adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
bestowsverbUS /bɪˈstoʊz/
third-person singular of “bestow” — present
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
cheepnoun
the short weak cry of a young bird
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
glittersnounUS /ˈɡlɪtərz/
plural of “glitter” — the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
Hoogstraten
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From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
snow-whiteadjective
of the white color of snow
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
storks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was one of those days the end of April often bestows on men, as if to show them that they render her too little, her successor too much honor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
wandersverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The night, on which sorrow and sickness had entered the Hoogstraten mansion, was followed by a beautiful morning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading April can boast that in her house is born the spring, whose vigor is only strengthened and beauty developed by her blooming heir.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Holland again became pleasant to the storks, that with a loud, joyous clatter flew clown into the meadows on which the sun was shining.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
woollyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
work-days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Sunday, and whoever on such a day, while the bells are ringing, wanders in Holland over sunny paths, through flowery meadows where countless cattle, woolly cheep, and idle horses are grazing, meeting peasants in neat garments, peasant women with shining gold ornaments under snow-white lace caps, citizens in gay attire and children released from school, can easily fancy that even nature wears a holiday garb and glitters in brighter green, more brilliant blue, and more varied ornaments of flowers than on work-days.
