afterglownounUS /ˈæftərɡloʊ/
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
anew
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The star-stencilled headland in blank silhouette Where the moonbeams are meshed in the flamboyant's net!
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The star-stencilled headland in blank silhouette Where the moonbeams are meshed in the flamboyant's net!
clamberverbUS /ˈklæmbər/
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
coconounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
conspireverbUS /kənˈspaɪər/
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
fadesnounUS /feɪdz/
plural of “fade” — a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
flamboyant's
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From this reading The star-stencilled headland in blank silhouette Where the moonbeams are meshed in the flamboyant's net!
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
FrontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
gladenounUS /ɡleɪd/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading The star-stencilled headland in blank silhouette Where the moonbeams are meshed in the flamboyant's net!
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
Kiel
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From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
meshedadjectiveUS /meʃt/
resembling a network
From this reading The star-stencilled headland in blank silhouette Where the moonbeams are meshed in the flamboyant's net!
moonbeamsnounUS /ˈmuːnbiːmz/
plural of “moonbeam” — a ray of moonlight
From this reading The star-stencilled headland in blank silhouette Where the moonbeams are meshed in the flamboyant's net!
the light of the Moon
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading The star-stencilled headland in blank silhouette Where the moonbeams are meshed in the flamboyant's net!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
orchid-bright
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From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
pulsatingverbUS /ˈpʌlseɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “pulsate” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
Sea-Hounds
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From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
silhouetteverbUS /ˌsɪləˈwet/
project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
From this reading The star-stencilled headland in blank silhouette Where the moonbeams are meshed in the flamboyant's net!
move hurridly
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
star-stencilled
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From this reading The star-stencilled headland in blank silhouette Where the moonbeams are meshed in the flamboyant's net!
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
the rays of the sun
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
carry out
From this reading Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Author of "Many Fronts," "Stories of the Ships," "Sea-Hounds," "To Kiel in the 'Hercules.'"
TracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
at the time that
From this reading Oh, the hot flame of sunset, the tremulous light When the afterglow fades to the velvet of night!
in or at the place that
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Let me wander again in the coco palms' shade, Where the drums of the ocean, in pulsating roar, Beat time for the waltz of the waves on the shore; Where sunlight and starlight and moonlight conspire To speed the gay hours on the Wings of Desire; Let me clamber again through the orchid-bright glade-- Take me back, take me back to the Tracks of the Trade!
