AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
belongverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋ/
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
Billee
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From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
daffodilsnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading "Such a heavenly place!"
hyacinthsnounUS /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/
plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
materialiseverb
come into being; become reality
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Such a heavenly place!"
popularlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːpjələrli/
among the people
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
PorchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
RELATIVEnounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Patty exclaimed as she and Little Billee strolled along the garden paths in the late afternoon.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such a heavenly place!"
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
tulipnounUS /ˈtuːləp/
any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
From this reading The tulip beds were a blaze of bright glory and hyacinths and daffodils added their sweetness and beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
Wistarianoun
any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria
From this reading Wistaria Porch was fairly basking in the sunshine, and the flower gardens were already showing their early blooms.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NEW RELATIVE May came in with the sunshine and balmy days that are popularly supposed to belong to that month, but which do not always materialise.
