adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
clamorousadjective
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
fully-leaved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
hangverbUS /hæŋ/
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
honey-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
inefficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
not producing desired results; wasteful
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
MaidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
martinsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtɪnz/
plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
maturer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
nestlingsnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋz/
plural of “nestling” — young bird not yet fledged
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
ONCEadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
poplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
practising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
robinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
shimmerverbUS /ˈʃɪmər/
shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
shrill-voiced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
sycamorenounUS /ˈsɪkəmɔːr/
variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
thrushnounUS /θrʌʃ/
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
two-foldadjective
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
From this reading The bees are silent, for the honey-laden flowers of the sycamore are gone and in their place hang dainty two-fold keys.
vestsnounUS /vests/
plural of “vest” — a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ONCE again I have paid a rare visit to my tree to find many things changed since my last sojourn there.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The poplar has lost its metallic shimmer, the chestnut its tall white candles; and the sound of the wind in the fully-leaved branches is like the sighing of the sea.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The martins’ nests are finished, and one is occupied by a shrill-voiced brood; but for the most part the birds’ parental cares are over, and the nestlings in bold flight no longer flutter on inefficient wings across the lawn with clamorous, open bill.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The robins show promise of their ruddy vests, the slim young thrush is diligently practising maturer notes, and soon Maid June will have fled.
