afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
the first light of day
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
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 The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Softly the grey in the East tinged into violet and glowed into rose and gold.
divisible by two
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Softly the grey in the East tinged into violet and glowed into rose and gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading Softly the grey in the East tinged into violet and glowed into rose and gold.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Softly the grey in the East tinged into violet and glowed into rose and gold.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Softly the grey in the East tinged into violet and glowed into rose and gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
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From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
new-mownadjective
newly mown
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Softly the grey in the East tinged into violet and glowed into rose and gold.
savoredverbUS /ˈseɪvərd/
past form of “savor” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
with low volume
From this reading Softly the grey in the East tinged into violet and glowed into rose and gold.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading Softly the grey in the East tinged into violet and glowed into rose and gold.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
vanishingnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Softly the grey in the East tinged into violet and glowed into rose and gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The breath that came in the early dawn savored of new-mown hay, and the bird songs thrilled Marcia as if it were the day of her dreams.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Slowly the moon rode over the house, and down toward its way in the West, and after its vanishing chariot the night stretched wistful arms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She forgot all her troubles; forgot even her wayward sister next door; and rose with the song of the birds in her heart.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The birds woke up and told one another that the first of August was come and life was good.
