used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
beechenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the beech tree
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
beeches
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From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
BLOSSOMverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
chalknounUS /tʃɔːk/
A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
CHERRYnounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
curdledadjective
transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass
From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
the first light of day
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
dispersingverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
one or the other of two
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
at any time
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
and nothing more
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
immediately past
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
engage in
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
the force of workers available
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
nightingales
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
with speed
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
deliver by singing
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
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 All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
UPLANDadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE UPLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM In front, a tall beechen hill closes up the gulf that runs out of the valley into the heart of the chalk down.
warmsverbUS /wɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “warm” — get warm or warmer
From this reading It warms the low, pale, curdled sky, but does not disturb the darkness of the beeches.
look attentively
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
a Caucasian
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
which person or people
From this reading The hill fills nearly half the sky, and just above it stands the white full moon, as one who looks over his lands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All its light seems to fall and settle, as if it would dwell there for ever in the cherry trees on either hand.
the day immediately before today
From this reading All are blossoming, and in their branches the nightingales sing out of the blossom, dispersing what ruins remain of the world of yesterday, and building rapidly those tall watch towers that last until dawn, which men may climb and from their summits see what may make them out of love with the earth.
