used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
at or in the front
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
one or the other of two
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What’s that for, I wonder,” said Molly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
Glan
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From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What’s that for, I wonder,” said Molly.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “What’s that for, I wonder,” said Molly.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
OpensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What’s that for, I wonder,” said Molly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed impossible to believe that a cloud of fear hung over the City ahead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
the upper part of anything
From this reading As they drew nearer the top of the hill the sound of a bell tolling came floating down to their ears.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything lay quiet and peaceful, and overhead the moon was now visible.
What's
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From this reading “What’s that for, I wonder,” said Molly.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “What’s that for, I wonder,” said Molly.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Glan Opens the Gate in the Nick of Time_ The children walked briskly, glancing from the City lights to the dark woods on either side of the road.
