used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Hours Pass and are Numbered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Jessamine and the faint bitterness of sun warmed foliage.
terminate
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
put or send forth
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre of the lawn stood a dial, inscribed with the old dial motto:
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading In the centre of the lawn stood a dial, inscribed with the old dial motto:
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Jessamine and the faint bitterness of sun warmed foliage.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Jessamine and the faint bitterness of sun warmed foliage.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
grosbeaknounUS /ˈɡroʊsbiːk/
any of various finches of Europe or America having a massive and powerful bill
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
heart-snatching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The Hours Pass and are Numbered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading In the centre of the lawn stood a dial, inscribed with the old dial motto:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
jessaminenounUS /ˈdʒesəmɪn/
a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading In the centre of the lawn stood a dial, inscribed with the old dial motto:
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
magnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading In the centre of the lawn stood a dial, inscribed with the old dial motto:
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
NumberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading The Hours Pass and are Numbered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the centre of the lawn stood a dial, inscribed with the old dial motto:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
go across or through
From this reading The Hours Pass and are Numbered.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
deliver by singing
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the centre of the lawn stood a dial, inscribed with the old dial motto:
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Jessamine and the faint bitterness of sun warmed foliage.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a garden sure to be haunted by birds; not large and, though well kept, not trim, and sing the birds as loud as they might, they never could break the charm of silence cast by Time on this magic spot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A grosbeak was singing in the magnolia tree by the gate and the warmth of the morning sun was filling the garden with a heart-snatching perfume of jessamine.
