used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Greek islands seen from the sea are untiringly, unspeakably beautiful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The Greek islands seen from the sea are untiringly, unspeakably beautiful.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
the organ of sight
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
finger-tips
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From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The Greek islands seen from the sea are untiringly, unspeakably beautiful.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
inextricableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnekstrɪkʌbəl/
not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Greek islands seen from the sea are untiringly, unspeakably beautiful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
mauveadjectiveUS /mɔːv/
of a pale to moderate greyish violet color
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
on one occasion
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
oozesnounUS /ˈuːzɪz/
plural of “ooze” — any thick, viscous matter
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
opalnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
pulsesnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪz/
plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
roseateadjectiveUS /ˈroʊziət/
of something having a dusty purplish pink color
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
sapphireadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/
of something having the color of a blue sapphire
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Greek islands seen from the sea are untiringly, unspeakably beautiful.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Greek islands seen from the sea are untiringly, unspeakably beautiful.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
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 Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
TENOS
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From this reading TENOS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Energy oozes out through the finger-tips, the pulses quiet in lazy delight, and the eye is filled for once with seeing.
unspeakablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading The Greek islands seen from the sea are untiringly, unspeakably beautiful.
untiringly
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From this reading The Greek islands seen from the sea are untiringly, unspeakably beautiful.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Shadow and shine, delicate hues and strong ones melt into an inextricable haze, as do the sensations of the spectator, incapable of analysis as he watches them.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
Ægean
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From this reading Like a roseate jewel in a circle of sapphire, with opal and mauve and purple lights struck from it by the sun’s rays, lies Tenos upon the deep and variable bosom of the Ægean waters.
