used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
(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 See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
at any time
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
glorifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪd/
accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
intenser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
the sound of laughing
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
listensverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
march in a procession
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
mitigatedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
made less severe or intense
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
not any; not one
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
poeticallyadverbUS /poʊˈetɪkli/
in a poetic manner
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
SEASONSnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THOMSON'S SEASONS.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
sleigh-bells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
sparklesnounUS /ˈspɑːrkəlz/
plural of “sparkle” — merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
SullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
THOMSON'SnounUS /ˈtɑːmsənz/
possessive form of “thomson” — United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading THOMSON'S SEASONS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Clouds and storms, indeed, herald his advent and attend his march; capricious too his humor; but he is neither "sullen" nor "sad."
create by training and teaching
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
truthfullyadverbUS /ˈtruːθfəli/
with truth
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
VaporsnounUS /ˈveɪpərz/
a state of depression
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The charming poet depicted truthfully, doubtless, as well as poetically, the English winter, but such is not the character of the season in New England.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading No brighter skies than his, whether the sun with rays of mitigated warmth but of intenser light, sparkles o'er boundless fields of snow, or whether the moon, a faded sun, leading her festal train of stars, listens to the merry sleigh-bells and the laugh of girls and boys, ever glorified a land.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading See winter comes to rule the varied year, Sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapors and clouds and storms.
