used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
(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 _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading The golden light has faded from the windows and balconies of the villa, and sunk with the sunken sun.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
blastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
dalesnounUS /deɪlz/
plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
dove-like
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From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
eaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The golden light has faded from the windows and balconies of the villa, and sunk with the sunken sun.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The golden light has faded from the windows and balconies of the villa, and sunk with the sunken sun.
glooms
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From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
jarringadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ/
making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
and nothing more
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
the act of departing
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
not any; not one
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/
characterized by resonance
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
roseateadjectiveUS /ˈroʊziət/
of something having a dusty purplish pink color
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
salubriousadjective
promoting health; healthful
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
semi-transparent
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From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
with low volume
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
in the near future
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
suffusedverbUS /səˈfjuːzd/
past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading The golden light has faded from the windows and balconies of the villa, and sunk with the sunken sun.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
thunderousadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərəs/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
vassalsnounUS /ˈvæsəlz/
plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
vigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading The golden light has faded from the windows and balconies of the villa, and sunk with the sunken sun.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading No jarring sight or sound breaks the voluptuous stillness of the scene and hour.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading _Mrs. Browning._ The summer sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving all the heavens suffused with a pale golden and roseate light, that falls softly on the semi-transparent waters of the Pearl, flowing serenely on between its banks of undulating hills and dales, and green and purple lights and glooms.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The golden light has faded from the windows and balconies of the villa, and sunk with the sunken sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She has halls and she has vassals, and the resonant steam eagles Follow fast on the directing of her floating dove-like hand, With a thunderous vapour trailing underneath the starry vigils, So to mark upon the blasted heavens the measure of her lands.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading An evening breeze is rising from the distant pine woods, that will soon tempt the inmates forth to enjoy its exhilarating and salubrious freshness and fragrance.
