used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
(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 I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EVENING VISITOR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
Brightman
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From this reading Mrs. Brightman was herself, enjoying the spring-tide.
Brightman's
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From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
crapenoun
small very thin pancake
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mrs. Brightman was herself, enjoying the spring-tide.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN EVENING VISITOR.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Brightman was herself, enjoying the spring-tide.
how
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From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
laburnums
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
lilacsnounUS /ˈlaɪlæks/
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
robedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
significantlyadverbUS /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a statistically significant way
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
spring-tide
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From this reading Mrs. Brightman was herself, enjoying the spring-tide.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
someone who visits
From this reading AN EVENING VISITOR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The spring flowers were showing themselves, and the may was budding in the hedges.
in or at the place that
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She sat, robed in crape, on a bench amidst the trees, on which the sun was shining.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I thought how charming it all looked, as I turned, this Monday afternoon, into Mrs. Brightman's grounds, where laburnums drooped their graceful blossoms, and lilacs filled the air with their perfume; how significantly it all spoke to the heart of renewed life after the gloom of winter, the death and decay of nature.
