AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading BEGINNING AGAIN.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
apple-trees
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From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
BEGINNINGnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading BEGINNING AGAIN.
blue-jays
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From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
chirped
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From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
grass-blades
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
prickingnoun
the act of puncturing with a small point
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
robinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
shrillyadverb
in a shrill voice
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
VernaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrnəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
WarmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Warm rains had melted the last trace of snow, and every bank was full of pricking grass-blades, brave little pioneers and heralds of the Spring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vernal freshness was in the air despite its chill, and lovely hints of summer time were everywhere.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was an April day when Christie went to her new home.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The budding elm boughs swung in the wind; blue-jays screamed among the apple-trees; and robins chirped shrilly, as if rejoicing over winter hardships safely passed.
