used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LATTER-DAY MIRACLE Saturday dawned gloriously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading A LATTER-DAY MIRACLE Saturday dawned gloriously.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
Evelyn
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From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
set up or found
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
frostedadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːstəd/
(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
From this reading A LATTER-DAY MIRACLE Saturday dawned gloriously.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Isn't it great?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't it great?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
Jessie
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From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
and nothing more
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
immediately past
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
LATTER-DAYadjective
belonging to the present or recent times
From this reading A LATTER-DAY MIRACLE Saturday dawned gloriously.
Lucile's
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From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading A LATTER-DAY MIRACLE Saturday dawned gloriously.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
and nothing more
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
rapturouslyadverb
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A LATTER-DAY MIRACLE Saturday dawned gloriously.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
shimmeredverbUS /ˈʃɪmərd/
past form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
snifflingverbUS /ˈsnɪflɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniffle” — cry or whine with snuffling
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
the season of growth
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Smell it, just smell it!" said Jessie, sniffling rapturously, as she and Evelyn started on their way to Lucile's.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trees and bushes and shrubs were frosted with clinging, glistening diamonds that shimmered and gleamed in the sun, while the moist, warm earth sent up a pungent sweetness found only in the early spring.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The warm rain that had fallen over night had dissolved the last frail bond of winter and had set the spring world free.
