used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
matters of personal concern
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
batsadjectiveUS /bæts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
see with attention
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
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 girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
carefully weighed
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
divisible by two
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
and nothing more
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
other's
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From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
Peggy
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From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
a light shade of red
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
on the contrary
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
rompingverbUS /ˈrɑːmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
sauntered
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From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
snow'snounUS /snoʊz/
possessive form of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
a special situation
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
twinedverbUS /twaɪnd/
past form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
precisely as stated
From this reading They sang on their way to chapel, they lingered on the porch steps after luncheon, every Saturday they planned some kind of tramp or picnic that was different, very, from the gay, romping affairs of the fall.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The girls sauntered now on their way to classes, instead of hurrying and scurrying to escape the cold.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
in or at the place that
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading The wonderful new lights that fell on everything, making even a roof or a clay bank a beautiful thing to behold, the subtle perfume that came drifting out on the breeze over orchard and woodland, the pink blossoms on the apple trees, all these things sent her about with her head in the clouds and a happiness at her heart that was just the joy of living.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading These parties, or “bats,” as they always called them, not knowing at all that that word was considered of rather vulgar significance out in the world, were long, lazy, enjoyable affairs, where groups went together with arms twined about each other’s shoulders, always singing, singing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the days that followed after the winter snow’s melting it seemed to Peggy that she was seeing the world by sunlight for the first time.
