in addition
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Emma had always half loved, half dreaded the spring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Cold winds froze her loveliness.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Emma had always half loved, half dreaded the spring.
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From this reading Emma had always half loved, half dreaded the spring.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading Cold winds froze her loveliness.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emma had always half loved, half dreaded the spring.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Emma had always half loved, half dreaded the spring.
harvestsnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəsts/
plural of “harvest” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
held dear
From this reading Emma had always half loved, half dreaded the spring.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Cold winds froze her loveliness.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
relaxingadjectiveUS /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
the season of growth
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
sunsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Emma had always half loved, half dreaded the spring.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Her nature had the glow of ripening suns and mellow harvests, light and warmth shone from her eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this was the climate she needed also for the expansion of every gift and grace.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SPRING comes slowly in England; winter entrenched and relaxing his dominion inch by inch, fighting as he goes with bitter blasts of snowy winds, sharp rains, and cruel seas beating on iron coasts.
