used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
(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 Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading JOE PROVES INTERESTING The morning was beautiful.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
cleansedverbUS /klenzd/
past form of “cleanse” — clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
coquettishlyadverb
in a flirtatious manner
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
coylyadverbUS /ˈkɔɪli/
in a coy manner
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading JOE PROVES INTERESTING The morning was beautiful.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
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From this reading JOE PROVES INTERESTING The morning was beautiful.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
launderedverbUS /ˈlɔːndərd/
past form of “launder” — cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JOE PROVES INTERESTING The morning was beautiful.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
pellucidadjective
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
a light shade of red
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
PROVESverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading JOE PROVES INTERESTING The morning was beautiful.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
scintillatingadjective
brilliantly clever
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE PROVES INTERESTING The morning was beautiful.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
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 They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
precisely as stated
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOE PROVES INTERESTING The morning was beautiful.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading They gave warm caresses to the bushes and to the trees and from the upturned faces of the flowers, waving coyly and coquettishly, they stole sly kisses, until the blossoms blushed red and pink and hid their faces beneath the leaves for very shame.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Now, in all of its new laundered freshness, the earth welcomed the warm rays of the rising sun, sweeping with millions of scintillating reflections through the air, clear and pellucid in its purity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rays sparkled and glittered on the drops of moisture which clung to the grass blades and to the leaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading During the hours of darkness a shower had cleansed the great outdoor world with its gentle moisture.
