used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mist swept around the top of the dunes and filled the hollows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
cratersnounUS /ˈkreɪtərz/
plural of “crater” — a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
deceptivelyadverbUS /dɪˈseptɪvli/
in a misleading way
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
dunesnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading Mist swept around the top of the dunes and filled the hollows.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Mist swept around the top of the dunes and filled the hollows.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
not accessible to view
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
the act of retaining something
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading Mist swept around the top of the dunes and filled the hollows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
LakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
become covered with mist
From this reading Mist swept around the top of the dunes and filled the hollows.
mother-of-pearlnoun
the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
opaqueadjectiveUS /oʊˈpeɪk/
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
solidifyingnounUS /səˈlɪdəfaɪɪŋ/
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
possessing sweep
From this reading Mist swept around the top of the dunes and filled the hollows.
séance
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From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Lakes of fog spread themselves at our feet, deceptively solidifying the craters between the hills into opaque pools of silver.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FOURTH NIGHT Judge Bell and I climbed up the shifting cliff of sand and paused at the top, out of breath.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
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 sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
in or at the place that
From this reading The sun was hidden behind a gray bank, barely causing a brighter patch of mother-of-pearl in the western sky, where feathery clouds were heaped high, one upon the other, like the soft silken cushions of the fairy princess’s bed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While we had been in the cabin holding the séance, a fog had risen.
