used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading “Be assured that du Chesne is safe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Be assured that du Chesne is safe.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
bluenessnounUS /ˈbluːnəs/
blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
the act of breaking something
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
Chesne
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From this reading “Be assured that du Chesne is safe.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
the first light of day
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
Diane
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From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
du
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From this reading “Be assured that du Chesne is safe.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading Lydia moved in a state of passive exhaustion, half stupefied.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
flushesnounUS /ˈflʌʃɪz/
plural of “flush” — the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
golden-rod
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From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Lydia moved in a state of passive exhaustion, half stupefied.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Be assured that du Chesne is safe.
immediately past
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Lydia moved in a state of passive exhaustion, half stupefied.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Lydia moved in a state of passive exhaustion, half stupefied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading Lydia moved in a state of passive exhaustion, half stupefied.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
a light shade of red
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Be assured that du Chesne is safe.
saffronnounUS /ˈsæfrən/
Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Lydia moved in a state of passive exhaustion, half stupefied.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Lydia moved in a state of passive exhaustion, half stupefied.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Be assured that du Chesne is safe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
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 A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A refreshing sense of physical renewal was in the cool blueness of the morning; there was dewy fragrance in the atmosphere; the trees gave out a breath of strength, the golden-rod gleamed in the hollows, the heights were purple bronze.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _TIDINGS AT LAST._ AS the girls crept wearily homeward, the first rays of the summer dawn were breaking in the east in flushes of saffron and pink; overhead the sky held quivering lights, ready to flash into a blaze.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they reached home Diane turned to her companion a face which glowed with some subtle inspiration.
