used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
the state of being absent
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
densitynounUS /ˈdensəti/
the amount per unit size
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
domesnounUS /doʊmz/
plural of “dome” — a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
expungingnoun
deletion by an act of expunging or erasing
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
intermediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiɪt/
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
interpretationsnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “interpretation” — a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
leafagenoun
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
not in physical motion
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The haze in the intermediate valleys was like a silver gauze--of a consistency that suggested a fabric.
variantnounUS /ˈveriənt/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bland blue sky seemed waiting too, so still it was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading Here and there were cloud masses of a dazzling whiteness and variant density and depth of tone, as if to illustrate the infinite scope of the possible interpretations of this tint, technically an absence of color.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bright as they were, as they swung motionless in the sunlit air, wherever their shadows fell on the velvet azure of the distant mountains the hue deepened and dulled to a violet, subdued as with the expunging of light.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The snow on the mountain domes near at hand showed a sharp contrast to the red and yellow and brown of the brilliant leafage still on the steep slope below.
