used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
anew
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
in the past
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
(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 A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
Evelyn
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From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
provided with artificial light
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
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 A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
Maytime
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From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
others
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From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
pearnounUS /per/
sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
a light shade of red
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
done under pressure
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Evelyn sat down and closed her eyes, so that she might enjoy more intensely the magic of this Maytime.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
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 Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The pear blossom had disappeared some weeks ago, and now the apple was in bloom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some trees were later than others, and there were still tight pink knots amid the brown boughs.
a Caucasian
From this reading Every now and again a breeze shook the branches, shedding white blossom over the bright grass, and faint shadows rushed out and retreated The sun was swallowed up in a sudden cloud.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A dimness came and a chill, but not for long enduring; the world was lit up, all the lilac leaves were catching the light and dancing in the breeze.
