adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
Amy
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From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
bluebirdsnounUS /ˈbluːbɜːrdz/
plural of “bluebird” — fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
germsnounUS /dʒɜːrmz/
plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
gold-color
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
OPENINGnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
peach-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/
saved from the bondage of sin
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/
plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The sun rose clear and warm, the snow sparkled and melted, the bluebirds rejoiced, and their soft notes of mutual congratulation found many echoes among their human neighbors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLANNING AND OPENING THE CAMPAIGN The last day of February was clear, cloudless, and cold, the evening serene and still.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
weather-prophets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "March came in like a lamb"--an ominous circumstance for the future record of this month of most uncertain weather, according to the traditions of the old weather-prophets.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
Winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter's tempestuous course was run, its icy breath apparently had ceased, and darkness closed on its quiet, pallid face.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading By noon the air was wonderfully soft and balmy, and Webb brought in a number of sprays from peach-trees cut in different parts of the place, and redeemed his promise to Amy, showing her the fruit germs, either green, or rather of a delicate gold-color, or else blackened by frost.
