used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
from appearances alone
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
a line of approach
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
beetlesnounUS /ˈbiːtəlz/
plural of “beetle” — insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
droningnounUS /ˈdroʊnɪŋ/
an unchanging intonation
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
enervatingadjective
causing debilitation
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
to or in any or all places
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
moving swiftly
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
Gerard
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From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
Kathleen
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From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
O'ConnornounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
except for; apart from
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading TEMPTATION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
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 Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beyond the avenue lawns, gardens, and trees were distinctly outlined in the bright moonlight.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a stillness everywhere save for the droning of flying beetles as they hurried past, apparently careless as to where they might go.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kathleen O'Connor was walking slowly in the deep shadow of the avenue with Gerard beside her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading From the pines and from shrubs and flowers a sweet perfume arose, enervating, intoxicating, but this was as nothing to the intoxicating power in the words of Gerard.
