used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
react verbally
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
churlishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/
rude and boorish
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
to or in any or all places
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Merry Wives of Windsor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
odoriferousadjective
emitting an odor
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
plummetverbUS /ˈplʌmət/
drop sharply
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
PoetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
the season of growth
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Poets, aided by the general longing of human nature, have given a reputation to the Spring, that it rarely merits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
the act of using
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am dejected; I am not able to answer the Welsh flannel; ignorance itself is a plummet over me: use me as you will."
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading Merry Wives of Windsor.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Merry Wives of Windsor.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Though this imaginative class of writers have said so much of its balmy airs and odoriferous gales, we find it nearly everywhere the most reluctant, churlish, and fickle of the four seasons.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, I am your theme: you have the start of me.
