used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
age-long
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From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
drainingadjectiveUS /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
apart from; not including
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
fragrancesnounUS /ˈfreɪɡrənsəz/
plural of “fragrance” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
glaciersnounUS /ˈɡleɪʃərz/
plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
hymning
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From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
loftieradjectiveUS /ˈlɔːftiər/
comparative of “lofty” — of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
releasingadjectiveUS /riˈliːsɪŋ/
emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
rivulets
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From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
spoutingadjectiveUS /ˈspaʊtɪŋ/
propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
the season of growth
From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
tricklingverbUS /ˈtrɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading Through the valley the river rolled blue grey, draining from the hills by millions of trickling rivulets the melting snow.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
waterfallsnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːlz/
plural of “waterfall” — a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
in or at the place that
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
a Caucasian
From this reading Under the glorious light the valley lay in dim, neutral colours, except where the masses of pine trees lay dark green and the patches of snow showed white in the hollows between the pines and far up on the grey, rocky sides of the higher mountains.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Over the wide valley the April sun was falling, warmly genial, releasing from the moist earth a thousand fragrances.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Everywhere were the voices of spring, hymning the age-long miracle of freedom from the long tyranny of winter.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet the deeper masses of snow and the glaciers lying far up between the loftier peaks had not begun to pour down in spouting waterfalls to swell the great river below.
