anew
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already, Marcel had thrilled to the trumpets of the gray vanguards of the Canadas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
confined by bonds
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
Canadas
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From this reading Already, Marcel had thrilled to the trumpets of the gray vanguards of the Canadas.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Already, Marcel had thrilled to the trumpets of the gray vanguards of the Canadas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already, Marcel had thrilled to the trumpets of the gray vanguards of the Canadas.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
MarcelnounUS /mɑːrˈsel/
a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron
From this reading Already, Marcel had thrilled to the trumpets of the gray vanguards of the Canadas.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
softeningnounUS /ˈsɔːfənɪŋ/
the process of becoming softer
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading But each day, as May neared, the sun swung higher and higher, slowly scattering the snow to flood the ice of myriad lakes and rivers.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Already, Marcel had thrilled to the trumpets of the gray vanguards of the Canadas.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
tighteningnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
the act of making something tighter
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading Already, Marcel had thrilled to the trumpets of the gray vanguards of the Canadas.
vanguards
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From this reading Already, Marcel had thrilled to the trumpets of the gray vanguards of the Canadas.
wavies
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From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE ICE GOES SOFT The snows were fading fast before the rain and sleet of the big thaw.
a Caucasian
From this reading On fair days the sun flashed from white fleets of "wavies," bound through seas of April skies to far Arctic ports.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Often, at night, the softening winds shifted, to drive in raw from the north, again tightening the land with frost.
