aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The morning world was filled with sound, with warmth, with colour.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
Elaine
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From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The morning world was filled with sound, with warmth, with colour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning world was filled with sound, with warmth, with colour.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
and nothing more
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The morning world was filled with sound, with warmth, with colour.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
sun-flecks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He took his pipe from the corner of his mouth, gripped his hands anew under his head, sighed luxuriously and closed his eyes.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading It was utter nonsense to pretend that only five days had passed since they had left Cambridge.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The morning world was filled with sound, with warmth, with colour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was April in New England, but here at Elaine it was May――warm, verdant, fragrant May.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be sure, they called it April, but John, sprawled out on his back on the terrace before the house, with the soft swaying of branches above him and the sun-flecks dancing back and forth across his face, knew better.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The morning world was filled with sound, with warmth, with colour.
