used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
breakfast-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then we can return here for tea at four o'clock."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
every person
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
foretastenounUS /fɔːrˈteɪst/
an early limited awareness of something yet to occur
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Then we can return here for tea at four o'clock."
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
brought together in one place
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
the act of departing
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then we can return here for tea at four o'clock."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
Kaye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
march in a procession
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Then we can return here for tea at four o'clock."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
on one occasion
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
PicnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then we can return here for tea at four o'clock."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
the season of growth
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
carry out
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Then we can return here for tea at four o'clock."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we can return here for tea at four o'clock."
thickestadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkɪst/
superlative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Kaye, never slow to take advantage of the bright days, announced one Saturday at breakfast-time that the girls might put on their thickest boots, and prepare for a ramble up the hills.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will start at once," she said, "to get the best of the morning, and carry sandwiches in our pockets.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A Spring Picnic The beginning of March brought such delightful, mild, balmy weather that winter seemed to have gathered her chilly garments together and said good-bye.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The month came in like a lamb, and, though it would probably justify the old proverb by going out like a lion, in the meantime the sunshine was pleasant, and everyone enjoyed the foretaste of spring.
