used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
in addition
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading For weeks these miracles had happened around her, and she had not noticed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
azaleanounUS /əˈzeɪljə/
any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
blackbirdnounUS /ˈblækbərd/
any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
blossomedverbUS /ˈblɑːsəmd/
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
CONTRADICTIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “contradiction” — opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
DoolittlenounUS /ˈduːlɪtəl/
United States Air Force officer who electrified the world in 1942 by leading a squadron of 16 bombers on a daylight raid over Tokyo (1896-1993)
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
apart from; not including
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For weeks these miracles had happened around her, and she had not noticed.
set up or found
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading For weeks these miracles had happened around her, and she had not noticed.
Haunt's
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
Kesiah
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From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
lucklessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading For weeks these miracles had happened around her, and she had not noticed.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
being perceived or observed
From this reading For weeks these miracles had happened around her, and she had not noticed.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
and nothing more
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
a course of conduct
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
red-winged
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From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
seventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
the season of growth
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For weeks these miracles had happened around her, and she had not noticed.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
TREATSnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading TREATS OF CONTRADICTIONS As Molly passed down the Haunt's Walk, it seemed to her, also, that the spring had suddenly blossomed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For weeks these miracles had happened around her, and she had not noticed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
at the time that
From this reading As oblivious to them as old Adam Doolittle was, she had remembered only that her birthday came on the seventeenth of April, when, except for some luckless mishap, the promise of the spring was assured.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A red-winged blackbird darted like a flame across the path in front of her, and following it into the open, she found Kesiah gathering wild azalea on the edge of the thicket.
wild-flowers
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From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A moment before she had not known that the path she trod was changing to emerald, that the meadows were spangled with wild-flowers, that the old oaks on the lawn were blushing in rose and silver.
