used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
Ah
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From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
uttered without voice
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What was it doing there in mid-winter?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
how
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From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
mid-winter
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From this reading What was it doing there in mid-winter?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What was it doing there in mid-winter?
bound or secured closely
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading She breathed in the faint scent of the forced blossoms hovering about the warm air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading Ah, how indeed could she move out of that chair, how close that door behind her on that atmosphere of welcoming abundance?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was it doing there in mid-winter?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was tied with bright, blue ribbons, but its flowers were very pale in the hard January light.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading An immense gilt basket in which was planted a young fruit tree in full blossom stood near one of the windows.
