adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
apple-trees
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From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
barn-swallows
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From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
blowedverbUS /bloʊd/
past form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
Cap'n
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From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
daisiesnounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
divisible by two
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
Fielding's
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From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
hasn't
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From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
lichen-covered
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From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
mahogany-framed
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From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
necktienounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
Phosie
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From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
a full supply
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
second-bestadjective
next to the best
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
song-sparrows
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From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
having a supporting base
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
strawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Cap'n Ben, in his second-best suit, was standing in the kitchen, adjusting his necktie before the old mahogany-framed mirror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
There's
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From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
tuftsnounUS /tʌfts/
plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
VioletsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading Violets and strawberry blossoms sprinkled the pasture, daisies were beginning to open, tufts of green were springing up in the crevices of the lichen-covered rocks, the song-sparrows had arrived, and the barn-swallows were wheeling in joyous flights morning and evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sharp winds, which even in May, sometimes nipped the buds on Cap'n Ben's apple-trees, had given place to gentle breezes.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading IN ANOTHER YEAR It was mid June, and the dwellers on Fielding's Island were making ready for "the season."
but in spite of that
From this reading "There's plenty of time, father," said Miss Phosie; "she hasn't blowed at the Neck yet."
