used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading I knew not to what to attribute the change.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I knew not to what to attribute the change.
chirruped
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From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading We grew vastly companionable.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
debonairadjectiveUS /ˌdebəˈner/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
DINGLEnounUS /ˈdɪŋɡəl/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
a young female
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading We grew vastly companionable.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew not to what to attribute the change.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew not to what to attribute the change.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
magicallyadverbUS /ˈmædʒɪkəli/
in a magical manner
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
moon'snounUS /muːnz/
possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I knew not to what to attribute the change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
riverways
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
do one's shopping
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
deliver by singing
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading We grew vastly companionable.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
Wanza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading We walked together along the flowery riverways in the twilight; at night we watched the ribbons of clouds tangle into pearly folds across the moon’s face, and the stars grow bright in the purple urn of heaven.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We grew vastly companionable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I knew not to what to attribute the change.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was still the debonair girl, but she was wholly woman; and she was vital as a spirit, beautiful as a flower.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading IN SHOP AND DINGLE IT seemed to me during the next few days that Wanza bloomed magically; as she worked she chirruped, her feet were light, a bird seemed to sing in her breast.
