Afton
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From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACK'S LONELINESS; AND THEODORE'S LOVE FOR HIS STEPBROTHER.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Oh, the beautiful sunshine!" he cried.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
BRIGHTLYadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, the beautiful sunshine!" he cried.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JACK'S LONELINESS; AND THEODORE'S LOVE FOR HIS STEPBROTHER.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
coins made of gold
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, the beautiful sunshine!" he cried.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JACK'S LONELINESS; AND THEODORE'S LOVE FOR HIS STEPBROTHER.
How
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From this reading "How I love it!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How I love it!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK'S LONELINESS; AND THEODORE'S LOVE FOR HIS STEPBROTHER.
Jane
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From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
LONELINESSnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading JACK'S LONELINESS; AND THEODORE'S LOVE FOR HIS STEPBROTHER.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading JACK'S LONELINESS; AND THEODORE'S LOVE FOR HIS STEPBROTHER.
new-mownadjective
newly mown
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, the beautiful sunshine!" he cried.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
with low volume
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
STEPBROTHERnoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading JACK'S LONELINESS; AND THEODORE'S LOVE FOR HIS STEPBROTHER.
sunbeams
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From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
the rays of the sun
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
THEODORE'S
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From this reading JACK'S LONELINESS; AND THEODORE'S LOVE FOR HIS STEPBROTHER.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
which person or people
From this reading Jane sat sewing, every now and then glancing at Jack, who lay, with the sunbeams turning his fair locks into brightest gold, and lighting up his pale little face.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BRIGHTLY the June sunshine shone into the nursery at Afton Hall, filling the room with its genial warmth; softly the balmy air wafted through the open windows, bearing with it the scent of roses and new-mown hay.
