used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a cold night in early spring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an atmospheric crazy-quilt, early spring in New York is a success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
atmosphericadjectiveUS /ˌætməˈsferɪk/
relating to or located in the atmosphere
From this reading As an atmospheric crazy-quilt, early spring in New York is a success.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was a cold night in early spring.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
crazy-quilt
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From this reading As an atmospheric crazy-quilt, early spring in New York is a success.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a cold night in early spring.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a cold night in early spring.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As an atmospheric crazy-quilt, early spring in New York is a success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a cold night in early spring.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
immediately past
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As an atmospheric crazy-quilt, early spring in New York is a success.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a cold night in early spring.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
senileadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnaɪl/
mentally or physically infirm with age
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
the season of growth
From this reading It was a cold night in early spring.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading As an atmospheric crazy-quilt, early spring in New York is a success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
tweakingverbUS /ˈtwiːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “tweak” — pinch or squeeze sharply
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Its search being futile, it had relieved its feelings by howling up and down the streets, feebly tweaking the noses of pedestrians in its senile disappointment.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a cold night in early spring.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The modern craving for variety is fully satisfied in the metropolis, so far as the weather is concerned, from the last of February to the first of June.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It seemed as if the winter had forgotten something, and had returned to look for it.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading As an atmospheric crazy-quilt, early spring in New York is a success.
