AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
BurntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading It had grown dark on Burnt Ridge.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
canteringadjective
riding at a gait between a trot and a gallop
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
canyonsnounUS /ˈkænjənz/
plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
chevaux
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From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It had grown dark on Burnt Ridge.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
encroachverbUS /ɪnˈkroʊtʃ/
advance beyond the usual limit
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
frise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
furrowedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːroʊd/
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It had grown dark on Burnt Ridge.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had grown dark on Burnt Ridge.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
home-coming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
interstices
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had grown dark on Burnt Ridge.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
mountain-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had grown dark on Burnt Ridge.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading It had grown dark on Burnt Ridge.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
SeenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
serratedadjectiveUS /ˈsereɪtɪd/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A faint glow still lingered over the red valley road, as if it were its own reflection, rather than any light from beyond the darkened ridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Seen from below, the whole serrated crest that had glittered in the sunset as if its interstices were eaten by consuming fires, now, closed up its ranks of blackened shafts and became again harsh and sombre chevaux de frise against the sky.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Night was already creeping up out of remote canyons and along the furrowed flanks of the mountain, or settling on the nearer woods with the sound of home-coming and innumerable wings.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At a point where the road began to encroach upon the mountain-side in its slow winding ascent the darkness had become so real that a young girl cantering along the rising terrace found difficulty in guiding her horse, with eyes still dazzled by the sunset fires.
