used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air is always balmy, and the trees are forever in bloom with pink and white blossoms.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The air is always balmy, and the trees are forever in bloom with pink and white blossoms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The air is always balmy, and the trees are forever in bloom with pink and white blossoms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The air is always balmy, and the trees are forever in bloom with pink and white blossoms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The air is always balmy, and the trees are forever in bloom with pink and white blossoms.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The air is always balmy, and the trees are forever in bloom with pink and white blossoms.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
dimpledverbUS /ˈdɪmpəld/
past form of “dimple” — mark with, or as if with, dimples
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
Etc
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for a limitless time
From this reading The air is always balmy, and the trees are forever in bloom with pink and white blossoms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
FunknounUS /fʌŋk/
a state of nervous depression
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
in a gradual manner
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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prefer or wish to do something
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
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PigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
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a light shade of red
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affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
an elevated geological formation
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be standing; be upright
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
storks
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From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
sunniest
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From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York And London On the sunniest slope of the garden of Paradise the trees stand in long, pleasant rows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
directed up
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
Wagnalls
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the act of traveling by foot
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close enough to be walked to
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
in or at the place that
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
a Caucasian
From this reading The air is always balmy, and the trees are forever in bloom with pink and white blossoms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air is always balmy, and the trees are forever in bloom with pink and white blossoms.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Walking up and down beneath the trees are kind old storks, and as they walk they turn their heads, looking upward to see where there may be a sweet pink and white baby ready to be carried away, out of the garden into the big, strange world.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From a distance the trees look like apple trees, but, close at hand, you see that the pink and white blossoms are little bows and streamers of ribbon and that the boughs are swaying gently with the weight of many dimpled babies.
