alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
aslantadverb
over or across in a slanting direction
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
DistantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
drawing-room
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From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
ever-varying
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From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The fountain is playing.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fountain is playing.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
lusternounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
Monksmoor
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From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
NeareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
nightingales
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From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The fountain is playing.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading Distant masses of plants and flowers, mingled in ever-varying forms of beauty, are touched by the melancholy luster of the rising moon.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Nearer to the house, the restful shadows are disturbed at intervals, where streams of light fall over them aslant from the lamps in the room.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows of the long drawing-room at Monksmoor are all thrown open to the conservatory.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In rivalry with its lighter music, the nightingales are singing their song of ecstasy.
