Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

go together

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

plural of “blackbird” — any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

marked with irregularly shaped spots or blots

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

small European finch with a cheerful song

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER ONE.

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From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

a series of chirps

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

a plant of the genus Trifolium

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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 The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

in a delicate manner

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

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From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

a boy or man

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

provided with a frame

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ONE OF HER VICTIMS.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

plural of “lark” — North American songbirds having a yellow breast

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

a song about love or expressing love for another person

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

according to the clock

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE OF HER VICTIMS.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER ONE.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

above and across; more than

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

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From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

flowing profusely

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

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From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

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From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

having a natural fragrance

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

like the short high ringing sound of a small bell

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading ONE OF HER VICTIMS.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER ONE.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

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From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

during the time that

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading The dew lay heavy and cold upon the tawny, sweet-scented wallflowers, and the freshness of feeling in the shade whispered that the silvery whiteness of their hues was not far removed from frost.

belonging to which person

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria

From this reading So thought the Reverend Arthur Rosebury, as he stood contemplating the flower-beds in front of the quaint old Rectory, whose windows were framed in the opening blossoms of a huge snaky-stemmed wistaria, one of which windows--his own--was wide open, and had been for an hour, while its fellow over the little drawing-room was delicately draped in snowy dimity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Seven o'clock in the morning, and _chee-op--chee-op--chee-op--chirrup-- pee-yew_--a splendid thrush waking the echoes with his loud notes; the blackbirds down in the copse whistling a soft love-song to their silent mates, waiting in their cup-like nests for the first chip of the blotched eggs; Coelebs, the chaffinch, pouring down tinkling strains from the pink-blossomed apple-trees; while the larks high above the young corn and clover, twittered their joyous hymn in rivalling accord to the May-morning sun.