used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
animatingadjectiveUS /ˌænəˈmeɪtɪŋɡ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
a line of approach
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
confined by bonds
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
rid of obstructions
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
cultnounUS /kʌlt/
followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
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 Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE FLOWER OF THE SOUL.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLOWER OF THE SOUL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
Otāré
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
priestesses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
ritenounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE FLOWER OF THE SOUL.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
statuarynounUS /ˈstætʃuːeri/
statues collectively
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLOWER OF THE SOUL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Early on the chief day of the festival Otāré came and took us to see the mystical rite of cutting the "Flower of the Soul."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
a Caucasian
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Landing at a noble quay of red granite, we climbed the steep and shaggy sides of the mountain by a sacred and winding avenue, bordered with blooming trees and statuary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The morning was fine, and the clear waters of the lake were bright with boats filled with joyous parties bound like ourselves for the Holy Island.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Most of the figures were exquisitely carved in a white wood or stone, having a pearly sheen, and represented the former priestesses of the Temple, or illustrated the animating spirit of the cult.
