used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
(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 It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The shadows stayed still but his thoughts danced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
put or send forth
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
clothing in general
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading The shadows stayed still but his thoughts danced.
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 _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
a social unit living together
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
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 Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
gloomed
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From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
Guninana
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From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
half-human
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From this reading Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The shadows stayed still but his thoughts danced.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
incurvedadjective
bent into or having an inward curve
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
Kak
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From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
Kak's
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From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
and nothing more
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
peopledadjectiveUS /ˈpiːpəld/
furnished with people
From this reading Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The shadows stayed still but his thoughts danced.
not in physical motion
From this reading The shadows stayed still but his thoughts danced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The shadows stayed still but his thoughts danced.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
wakened
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From this reading _Kak’s Hunting_ One morning Kak wakened early and lay staring up at the snow ceiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It looked mysteriously large and gloomed, for Guninana was saving oil and only a small light flamed in one corner of the large lamp, instead of the broad blaze all along its edge.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Faint shadows were cast on the incurved roof by the family clothes hanging about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Kak, watching them, peopled an imaginary world with grotesque, half-human forms.
