used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Over everything lay the beauty of summer.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
burn-side
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From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
enhanceverbUS /enˈhæns/
increase
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Over everything lay the beauty of summer.
favoured
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From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — 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 At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
honeysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
Inchbrae
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From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Over everything lay the beauty of summer.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
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 The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
for more time
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
engage in
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over everything lay the beauty of summer.
the local environment
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
rivalled
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From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
the season of growth
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Over everything lay the beauty of summer.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
sweetbriarnoun
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
a special situation
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
waterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
at the time that
From this reading The garden near the house was in perfection, for, though spring flowers come late, they make up for it when they arrive--and roses and geraniums made bright colour, and caught the sunshine to enhance their beauty.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where the heat is not too intense for enjoyment, what a delicious thing is a long, summer day!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The long July days were at hand, so much longer in the Highlands than in other parts of Great Britain, and which most people, living in that favoured spot, think more than makes up for the shorter winter days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At Inchbrae, where the sea kept the air cool, it was perfect; by the side of the burn and down by the waterfall, ferns sprinkled with spray, showed a perpetual verdure, a thousand flowers lingered within the freshness of the burn-side; honeysuckle and sweetbriar rivalled each other in fragrance.
