Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

a formal resignation and renunciation of powers

From this reading ABDICATION.

anew

From this reading Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

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From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

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From this reading Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

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 Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The world of Chickaree outdoors looked cold enough.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

adorned with feathers or plumes

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The world of Chickaree outdoors looked cold enough.

march in a procession

From this reading Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not cold within!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

outside a building

From this reading The world of Chickaree outdoors looked cold enough.

plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

having the sense of smell

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

with low volume

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

the season of growth

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Chickaree again,—and clear cold weather, although it was March.

in or at the place that

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Spring declared herself timidly on the sunny side of slopes, and by the water courses; spoke softly in the scented wind, hung out her colours where snow-drops and violets grew; and shouted—Spring fashion—from the feathered throats of blue birds and robins; but otherwise, in byeways and corners, the snow lay and the ice glistened.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Not cold within!

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The world of Chickaree outdoors looked cold enough.