used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
in actual fact
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
daffies
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From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
DAFFODILSnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
daintiest
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From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
increase twofold
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
assemble or get together
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
the act of departing
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
lighter-colored
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From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
most important element
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
engage in
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
precisely, exactly
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
saucersnounUS /ˈsɔːsərz/
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
stemsnounUS /stemz/
plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
the rays of the sun
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The blossoms of the single daffodils, with their tall, golden cups resting in the saucers of lighter-colored petals, are the daintiest, though both single and double are so like a song of cheerfulness it is a joy to have them near.
the upper part of anything
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
upsidenounUS /ˈʌpˈsaɪd/
the highest or uppermost side of anything
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
at the time that
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gather a few of the single daffies, leaving on them the very short stems which hold them to the main stalk.
Whirligigs
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From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These little green stems will be the stiff ornaments at the top of the dancers' green caps when you turn the flowers upside down, which is right side up for the dancers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading DAFFODILS Dancing Flowers and Whirligigs DAFFODILS, yellow as sunshine, always come with the beautiful springtime.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They look as if they wanted to dance for sheer happiness and, wonder of wonders, you can actually make them dance.
