used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
arumnounUS /ˈerəm/
starch resembling sago that is obtained from cuckoopint root
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading Mother Nature seemed to be shaking her garments, and getting ready for the great carnival of Spring.
cherry-trees
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From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
daffodilsnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
etherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Rosemary's Secret The fresh year flew on wings.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Rosemary's Secret The fresh year flew on wings.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Mother Nature seemed to be shaking her garments, and getting ready for the great carnival of Spring.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mother Nature seemed to be shaking her garments, and getting ready for the great carnival of Spring.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
green-tipped
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From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
hedgerows
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From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mother Nature seemed to be shaking her garments, and getting ready for the great carnival of Spring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
Mezereonnoun
small European deciduous shrub with fragrant lilac-colored flowers followed by red berries on highly toxic twigs
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother Nature seemed to be shaking her garments, and getting ready for the great carnival of Spring.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mother Nature seemed to be shaking her garments, and getting ready for the great carnival of Spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rosemary's Secret The fresh year flew on wings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
primrosesnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊzəz/
plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mother Nature seemed to be shaking her garments, and getting ready for the great carnival of Spring.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
Rosemary's
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From this reading Rosemary's Secret The fresh year flew on wings.
an educational institution
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Rosemary's Secret The fresh year flew on wings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Mother Nature seemed to be shaking her garments, and getting ready for the great carnival of Spring.
sheaths
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From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
snowdrops
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From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
the season of growth
From this reading Mother Nature seemed to be shaking her garments, and getting ready for the great carnival of Spring.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
sweet-scentedadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rosemary's Secret The fresh year flew on wings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
VioletsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Violets and early primroses might be searched for under sheltered hedgerows, and the Japanese cherry-trees were bursting into bud.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The snowdrops--fair maids of February--faded in the school garden, and their pale, ethereal, green-tipped blossoms were replaced by golden daffodils that seemed to reflect the stronger sunshine.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mezereon and other fragrant shrubs put out sweet-scented flowers, and the great white arum lilies were throwing up their sheaths.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Rosemary's Secret The fresh year flew on wings.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Rosemary's Secret The fresh year flew on wings.
