(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 Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
calyxnounUS /ˈkælɪks/
(botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
capaciously
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From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
Charney
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From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
deducedverbUS /dɪˈduːst/
past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
DiesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading He promised himself the triumph of the _Dies Seminalis_, or Feast of the Sowers.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading He promised himself the triumph of the _Dies Seminalis_, or Feast of the Sowers.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He promised himself the triumph of the _Dies Seminalis_, or Feast of the Sowers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He promised himself the triumph of the _Dies Seminalis_, or Feast of the Sowers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
imbeddedverbUS /ɪmˈbedɪd/
inflected form of “imbed” — fix or set securely or deeply
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
of great significance or value
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
immediately past
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
for more time
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
not any; not one
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He promised himself the triumph of the _Dies Seminalis_, or Feast of the Sowers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
Picciola
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From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He promised himself the triumph of the _Dies Seminalis_, or Feast of the Sowers.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
move upward
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
Seminalis
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From this reading He promised himself the triumph of the _Dies Seminalis_, or Feast of the Sowers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
SowersnounUS /ˈsoʊərz/
plural of “sower” — someone who sows
From this reading He promised himself the triumph of the _Dies Seminalis_, or Feast of the Sowers.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
tribulationsnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He promised himself the triumph of the _Dies Seminalis_, or Feast of the Sowers.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
nonexistent
From this reading For space was no longer wanting for his experiments: Picciola has more than enough room for her own expansion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Charney already foresaw important discoveries to be deduced from the seed, which was swelling and ripening in the calyx.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Relieved from all constraint, imbedded in new earth, and capaciously framed in the wide pavement, Picciola seemed to rise triumphantly from her tribulations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had, however, survived her summer blossoms; with the exception of that single flower, the last to open and the last to fall.
