used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
DippernounUS /ˈdɪpər/
a ladle that has a cup with a long handle
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
Lucia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
MilkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
necklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
not any; not one
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
do one's shopping
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
with low volume
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
TRAITOR'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The little village slept peacefully along the river's bank; not a light was to be seen in any of the shadowy houses.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As she stood waiting for Lucia she looked up into the clear skies and traced the stars forming the Big Dipper, nearly over her head.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A TRAITOR'S DEED" It was one of those May evenings that promise that summer is close at hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Low down in the west Jupiter shone brightly, and the broad band of shimmering stars that formed the Milky Way stretched like a jeweled necklace across the heavens.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The air was soft and warm; there was no wind, and in the clear starlight Rebecca could see the shadows of the tall elm tree near the blacksmith shop, and the silvery line of the softly flowing river.
