used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
apparitionsnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃənz/
plural of “apparition” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading The forces of the gloom know each other, and are strangely balanced by each other.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The forces of the gloom know each other, and are strangely balanced by each other.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
copses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
the act of departing
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
distinguishesverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The forces of the gloom know each other, and are strangely balanced by each other.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The forces of the gloom know each other, and are strangely balanced by each other.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The forces of the gloom know each other, and are strangely balanced by each other.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
heaths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
interlacedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈleɪst/
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
and nothing more
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The forces of the gloom know each other, and are strangely balanced by each other.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
come together
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The forces of the gloom know each other, and are strangely balanced by each other.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
Plumet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
ruffians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
in a strange manner
From this reading The forces of the gloom know each other, and are strangely balanced by each other.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading After the departure of the ruffians, the Rue Plumet resumed its tranquil, nocturnal aspect.
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 The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The lofty trees, the copses, the heaths, the branches rudely interlaced, the tall grass, exist in a sombre manner; the savage swarming there catches glimpses of sudden apparitions of the invisible; that which is below man distinguishes, through the mists, that which is beyond man; and the things of which we living beings are ignorant there meet face to face in the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Nature, bristling and wild, takes alarm at certain approaches in which she fancies that she feels the supernatural.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That which had just taken place in this street would not have astonished a forest.
