used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
birches
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From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
drenchingnounUS /ˈdrentʃɪŋ/
the act of making something completely wet
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
not accessible to view
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
illuminatesverbUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪts/
third-person singular of “illuminate” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
irisesnounUS /ˈaɪrəsɪz/
plural of “iris” — plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
NOVEMBER'SnounUS /noʊˈvembərz/
possessive form of “november” — the month following October and preceding December
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
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 It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
stemsnounUS /stemz/
plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It sails resplendent in a luminous sky, pouring its brightness down on a lake that gleams like a silver shield.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Its beams rain down through the leaves in a drenching flood of light, to lie in shining pools on the mossy ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
a Caucasian
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Slender, tall irises stand like ghost flowers in the swamps; the thousand little bells of the false lily of the valley—the Canada May Flower—swing in the breezes that run along the ground, and on the low, south point of the island the rushes rattle stiffly and bow their heads as the wind passes over them.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading NOVEMBER’S moon is said to be the Indian’s Moon of Magic, but here the June moon is the wonder moon and “the moon of my delight.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It illuminates the hidden nooks of the forest, it makes the stems of the birches look like slender columns of white marble, and the woods are so bright that half the flowers forget to shut their eyes, and stay wide open through the night.
