AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
birchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
birdsongnounUS /ˈbɜːrdsɔːŋ/
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
DawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
evergreennounUS /ˈevərɡriːn/
a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
thinningnounUS /ˈθɪnɪŋ/
the act of diluting something
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
throat-song
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
twitternounUS /ˈtwɪtər/
a series of chirps
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
veilingnounUS /ˈveɪlɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading A veiling mist rose out of the earth to meet the promise of day, gentle and sweet, like scented raiment, stirring sleepily to the pulse of an awakening earth.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
warblernounUS /ˈwɔːrblər/
a singer; usually a singer who adds embellishments to the song
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Dawn came softly where the quiet waters of the Willow Bud ran under deep forests of evergreen out into the gold and silver birch of the Nelson River flats.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading The little warbler was looking down, as if wondering why there was no stir of life beneath him, where in last night's sunset there had been much to wonder at and a new kind of song to thrill him.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Through it came the first low twitter of birdsong, a sound that seemed to swell and grow until it filled the world.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet was it still a sound of sleep, of half wakefulness, and the mist was thinning away when, a ruffled little breast sent out its full throat-song from the tip of a silver birch that overhung the stream.
