Chapter VI

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

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

later than; following

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air is lovely—full of delicious scents!

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

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

the past participle of “be”

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

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 A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The air is lovely—full of delicious scents!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do let us go out!

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

set up or found

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Do let us go out!

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

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

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

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

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

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

From this reading The air is lovely—full of delicious scents!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

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From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

full of or producing joy

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Do let us go out!

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The air is lovely—full of delicious scents!

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

march in a procession

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

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

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

plural of “primrose” — 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 A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

make a promise or commitment

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The air is lovely—full of delicious scents!

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

the season of growth

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

having a supporting base

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

happening unexpectedly

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

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

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

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

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

moved around an axis or center

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Do let us go out!

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

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

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

at the time that

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

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

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

a Caucasian

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

which person or people

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading been standing at the schoolroom window which she had opened, suddenly turned to Josephine and said—

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

From this reading A JOYFUL SURPRISE IT was a wet winter in the west of England, that first one during the war, but not a cold one, and March found primroses and white violets peeping through the beautiful fern moss which

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading grew so luxuriously in the lanes around Midbury; so that when, one Saturday afternoon, after a rainy morning, the sky cleared and the sun shone out on a world full of the promise of spring, May, who had