used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was drowsily heavy and bore with it the cooling breath of rain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
cause to be bored
From this reading The air was drowsily heavy and bore with it the cooling breath of rain.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The air was drowsily heavy and bore with it the cooling breath of rain.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The moon did not come up that night.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading The air was drowsily heavy and bore with it the cooling breath of rain.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The moon did not come up that night.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading The air was drowsily heavy and bore with it the cooling breath of rain.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The air was drowsily heavy and bore with it the cooling breath of rain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
intonationsnounUS /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “intonation” — rise and fall of the voice pitch
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon did not come up that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The moon did not come up that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moon did not come up that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
and nothing more
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The air was drowsily heavy and bore with it the cooling breath of rain.
raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/
plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
moving very fast
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moon did not come up that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moon did not come up that night.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The moon did not come up that night.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was drowsily heavy and bore with it the cooling breath of rain.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading After a little a swift whispering ran through the forest and the first gentle patter of raindrops fell on the cabin roof.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A long time after Simon had gone Peter went to the window and sat staring out into the gloom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Darkness shut in the earth, and with it came a warm and sullen stillness, broken only by low intonations of distant thunder, advancing over the roofs of the forest.
