used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND SHADOW.
aspennounUS /ˈæspən/
any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
boat-house
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From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Considine retired early to his chamber by the river-side.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Considine retired early to his chamber by the river-side.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
Considine
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From this reading Considine retired early to his chamber by the river-side.
deliciousnessnoun
extreme appetizingness
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
dimmingverbUS /ˈdɪmɪŋ/
inflected form of “dim” — switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Considine retired early to his chamber by the river-side.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
grosseradjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊsər/
comparative of “gross” — before any deductions
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Considine retired early to his chamber by the river-side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
lappingnounUS /ˈlæpɪŋ/
covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
lucentadjectiveUS /ˈluːsɪnt/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
and nothing more
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
the light of the Moon
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND SHADOW.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
and nothing more
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Considine retired early to his chamber by the river-side.
river-side
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From this reading Considine retired early to his chamber by the river-side.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND SHADOW.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Considine retired early to his chamber by the river-side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Considine retired early to his chamber by the river-side.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading It was far too good a time to waste in the unconsciousness of sleep: merely to exist and feel was tranquil joy.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The moon was up and emerging in lucent clearness from the bands of dimming haze which joined the transparent heaven to the grosser earth.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was no wind, only a stealing deliciousness on the sweet night air, lulled by faint whispering among the aspen leaves hard by, and the lapping of the waters round the boat-house.
