used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading So the oratorio advanced, and I sat enthralled.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So the oratorio advanced, and I sat enthralled.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
enthralledadjectiveUS /enˈθrɔːld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading So the oratorio advanced, and I sat enthralled.
at any time
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So the oratorio advanced, and I sat enthralled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The lightning increased.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading The lightning increased.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
oratorionounUS /ˌɑːrəˈtɔːrioʊ/
a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
From this reading So the oratorio advanced, and I sat enthralled.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So the oratorio advanced, and I sat enthralled.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the oratorio advanced, and I sat enthralled.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So the oratorio advanced, and I sat enthralled.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
tree-tops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not for the space of a single breath was darkness absolute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And ever in my ears was the awful roll of that supernatural music; so full, so deep, so filling all the universe with its changing rhythm!
writhingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪðɪŋ/
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
From this reading In the vivid flashes I could see the bending tree-tops far below, and the tossing, swaying, writhing branches.
