used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
make calm or still
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
day-long
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From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
FINANCEnounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading FINANCE.
fire-flies
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From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
garishadjectiveUS /ˈɡerɪʃ/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
brought together in one place
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
a state of high honor
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
herbagenoun
succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
and nothing more
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
not in physical motion
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
transparencynounUS /trænˈsperənsi/
permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The air grew softened and refreshed with falling dews which gathered unnoticed on the leaves and grass blades.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The winds were still, and only fire-flies, blinking among the herbage or pursuing aimless flights across the deepening dimness, disturbed the perfect rest.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The sunshine and the glow faded slowly out of the air, the world fell into shadow, and the heavens changed their sunset glory for the blue transparency of summer twilight.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Evening spread wings of soothing calm over the drowsy land, worn out, as a child might be, with its day-long revel in the garish light.
