used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then the bold sculpturing stands out in all its glory.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
fearless and daring
From this reading Then the bold sculpturing stands out in all its glory.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
canonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The roar of the river is not heard, for the distance is too great.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A feeling of romance takes hold of the visitor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The roar of the river is not heard, for the distance is too great.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
a state of high honor
From this reading Then the bold sculpturing stands out in all its glory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The roar of the river is not heard, for the distance is too great.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The roar of the river is not heard, for the distance is too great.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A feeling of romance takes hold of the visitor.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the bold sculpturing stands out in all its glory.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
set afire or burning
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The roar of the river is not heard, for the distance is too great.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then the bold sculpturing stands out in all its glory.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The roar of the river is not heard, for the distance is too great.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The roar of the river is not heard, for the distance is too great.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A feeling of romance takes hold of the visitor.
sculpturingverbUS /ˈskʌlptərɪŋ/
-ing form of “sculpture” — create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
From this reading Then the bold sculpturing stands out in all its glory.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
sootnounUS /sʊt/
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Then the bold sculpturing stands out in all its glory.
not in physical motion
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading A feeling of romance takes hold of the visitor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the bold sculpturing stands out in all its glory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On a quiet night, when the moon holds its crescent above the earth, an oppressive silence prevails over this region.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The roar of the river is not heard, for the distance is too great.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
someone who visits
From this reading A feeling of romance takes hold of the visitor.
at the time that
From this reading "In the early morning, when the air is still pure and clear after the coolness of the night, and when the sun is low, the canon lies in deep gloom, and behind the brightly lighted tops of the columns the shadows lie as black as soot.
