boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
terminate
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
CORRIDORnounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading IN THE CORRIDOR.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
glintingadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪntɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CORRIDOR.
Jessie's
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From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
magnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
not any; not one
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
and nothing more
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Silence!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
having a supporting base
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
not in physical motion
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CORRIDOR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No sound to break the silence, only the distant ripple of the shining river gliding on in the moonlight.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The moonlight, glinting down through the magnolia boughs, showed two still figures standing there like statues.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
a Caucasian
From this reading Jessie’s eyes were fixed upon the ground; her graceful figure trembled perceptibly; her two white hands were clasped tightly together.
