AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
AffectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
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From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
encroachedverbUS /ɪnˈkroʊtʃt/
past form of “encroach” — advance beyond the usual limit
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
horizonsnounUS /hərˈaɪzənz/
plural of “horizon” — the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
noonsnounUS /nuːnz/
plural of “noon” — the middle of the day
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
sacramentnounUS /ˈsækrəmənt/
a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading A quality of loss Affecting our content, As trade had suddenly encroached Upon a sacrament.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest tree Upon the furthest slope we know; It almost speaks to me.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That science cannot overtake, But human nature feels.
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then, as horizons step, Or noons report away, Without the formula of sound, It passes, and we stay:
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period.
