used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
(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 ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
bless'd
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From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
Felicia'snounUS /fəˈliːʃəz/
possessive form of “felicia” — genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
MAUD'S
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From this reading MAUD'S SECRET.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
mountain-side
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From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
RhododendronnounUS /ˌroʊdəˈdendrən/
any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading MAUD'S SECRET.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
not in physical motion
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
Sutton
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From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
in or at that place or location
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
a special situation
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
in the direction of
From this reading The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
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 The western horizon was all ablaze, and the sun's rays came slanting through the gloom of the Rhododendron Forest, as Sutton and his companion rode down the mountain-side towards the plains.
in or at the place that
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Did Felicia's wishes and hopes breathe a subtle influence around them, which drew their hearts together and opened to each the destiny which awaited it?
in the company of; together with
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading ----In the glance, A moment's glance, of meeting eyes, His heart stood still in sudden trance-- He trembled with a sweet surprise; All in the waning light she stood, The star of perfect womanhood.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading That summer eve his heart was light, With lighter step he trod the ground, And life was fairer in his sight, And music was in every sound: He bless'd the world where there could be So beautiful a thing as she.
