used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I glanced at the western sky.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The shadows were thickening on the ground, and the voices of the forests were hushed.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I glanced at the western sky.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The shadows were thickening on the ground, and the voices of the forests were hushed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
hoversverbUS /ˈhʌvərz/
third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
how
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From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The shadows were thickening on the ground, and the voices of the forests were hushed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The shadows were thickening on the ground, and the voices of the forests were hushed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
the act of departing politely
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
reveriesnounUS /ˈrevəriz/
plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows were thickening on the ground, and the voices of the forests were hushed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading I glanced at the western sky.
spicedverbUS /spaɪst/
past form of “spice” — make more interesting or flavorful
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
thickeningadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/
accumulating and becoming more intense
From this reading The shadows were thickening on the ground, and the voices of the forests were hushed.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
trysting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The shadows were thickening on the ground, and the voices of the forests were hushed.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was passing along the highway, a pipe between my teeth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shadows were thickening on the ground, and the voices of the forests were hushed.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading I glanced at the western sky.
at the time that
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the beginning of twilight, that trysting hour of all our reveries, when the old days come back with a perfume as sweet and vague as that which hovers over a jar of spiced rose leaves.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I was thinking of the year which was gone; how I first came to the inn; of the hour when I first held her in my arms and kissed her, and vowed my love to her; of the parting, when she of her own will had thrown her arms about my neck and confessed.
