Daisies
[ˈdeɪziz] or [deziz]
Definition
(pl. ) of Daisy
Checker: Percy
Examples
- Laurie obediently threw himself down on the turf, and began to amuse himself by sticking daisies into the ribbons of Amy's hat, that lay there. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- With this idea in her head, she hailed an approaching omnibus with such a hasty gesture that the daisies flew out of the pot and were badly damaged. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- He had already withdrawn his eye from the Peri, and was looking at a humble tuft of daisies which grew by the wicket. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- He lifted his gaze, too, from the daisies, and turned it on her. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- They looked down on the deep valley robed in May raiment; on varied meads, some pearled with daisies, and some golden with king-cups. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The daisies were scattered broadcast on the pond, tiny radiant things, like an exaltation, points of exaltation here and there. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- She could only watch the brilliant little discs of the daisies veering slowly in travel on the dark, lustrous water. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Some white daisies were out, bright as angels. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
Checker: Percy