used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
all-wise
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From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Night was tremulous with the beat of wings.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Perhaps boy-angels in heavenly orchards were shaking the blossoms with their romping.
boy-angels
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From this reading Perhaps boy-angels in heavenly orchards were shaking the blossoms with their romping.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
flurriesnounUS /ˈflɜːriz/
plural of “flurry” — a rapid active commotion
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
a young female
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
the act of giving
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Perhaps boy-angels in heavenly orchards were shaking the blossoms with their romping.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night was tremulous with the beat of wings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Night was tremulous with the beat of wings.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Perhaps boy-angels in heavenly orchards were shaking the blossoms with their romping.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps boy-angels in heavenly orchards were shaking the blossoms with their romping.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
providencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
rompingverbUS /ˈrɑːmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously
From this reading Perhaps boy-angels in heavenly orchards were shaking the blossoms with their romping.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Perhaps boy-angels in heavenly orchards were shaking the blossoms with their romping.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Large flakes sailed confidently as descending doves; little ones came in flurries like a storm of petals.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Teddy glanced at the girl beside him; it seemed that an all-wise providence had sent the snow especially as a background for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Night was tremulous with the beat of wings.
theatric
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From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps boy-angels in heavenly orchards were shaking the blossoms with their romping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first snow of the season was falling, giving to familiar streets a theatric look of enchanted strangeness.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Night was tremulous with the beat of wings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night was tremulous with the beat of wings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps boy-angels in heavenly orchards were shaking the blossoms with their romping.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Night was tremulous with the beat of wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Night was tremulous with the beat of wings.
