used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
anew
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
BacchusnounUS /ˈbækɪs/
(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
Carl
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From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
flutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The house grew very quiet.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house grew very quiet.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
lurksverbUS /lɜːrks/
third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
nebulousadjectiveUS /ˈnebjələs/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
PHANTOMnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The house grew very quiet.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
move upward
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHANTOM THAT ROSE FROM THE BOTTLE The demon of the flute laughed and fell silent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
precisely as stated
From this reading The house grew very quiet.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading It pleased him idly to build up a philosophy of whiskey, an impudent, fearless reverie of fact and fancy.
which person or people
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A fresh log built its ragged shell of color within the library and Carl drank again and again, watching the play of firelight upon the amber liquor in his glass.
wraithnoun
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading "So," he finished carelessly, "every bottle is a crystal temple to the great god Bacchus and who may know what phantom lurks within, ready to rise and grow from the fumes of its fragrant incense into a nebulous wraith of gigantic proportions.
