used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
in the past
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
bleaknessnounUS /ˈbliːknəs/
a bleak and desolate atmosphere
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
Cinthia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
the first light of day
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
emanating from God
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
divisible by two
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
FloridiannounUS /flɔːˈrɪdiən/
a native or resident of Florida
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
held dear
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “Oh, madame, what a perfect morning!
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Oh, madame, what a perfect morning!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
odorousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdərəs/
having odor or a characteristic odor
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, madame, what a perfect morning!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
overarchingverbUS /ˈoʊvərɑːrtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “overarch” — be central or dominant
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “Oh, madame, what a perfect morning!
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
snow-storm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
splittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
the rays of the sun
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
the rays of the sun
From this reading “A fairy land of flowers and fruits and sunshine And crystal lakes and overarching forests.”
confined on all sides
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is not the slightest cloud in the clear blue sky, and the sheen of sunlight on the lake is dazzling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Oh, madame, what a perfect morning!
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air is odorous with the scent of flowers, and the little birds are almost splitting their throats with divine melody.
a late time of life
From this reading What a contrast to the bleakness of November in the North, or even in my own loved Virginia, that three years ago I left in the midst of a whirling snow-storm!” cried Cinthia Dawn, as she walked out on the long broad gallery that surrounded her friend’s Floridian home.
