used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The whitewashed block-house at the west angle of the fort shone a marble turret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The whitewashed block-house at the west angle of the fort shone a marble turret.
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
block-house
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From this reading The whitewashed block-house at the west angle of the fort shone a marble turret.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
chantverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
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 Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The whitewashed block-house at the west angle of the fort shone a marble turret.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
brought together in one place
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
incurvedadjective
bent into or having an inward curve
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
Laboise
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From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
mainland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The whitewashed block-house at the west angle of the fort shone a marble turret.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
move hurridly
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
sally-port
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
sapphireadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/
of something having the color of a blue sapphire
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The whitewashed block-house at the west angle of the fort shone a marble turret.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
thumpverbUS /θʌmp/
move rhythmically
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
Tite
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From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading The whitewashed block-house at the west angle of the fort shone a marble turret.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lake Michigan was a deep sapphire color, and from where she stood below the sally-port 'Tite Laboise could see the mainland's rim of beach and slopes of forest near and distinct in transparent light.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The whitewashed block-house at the west angle of the fort shone a marble turret.
in or at the place that
From this reading The triple row of Indian lodges basked on the incurved beach, where a thousand Indians had gathered to celebrate that vivid month.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Night and day the thump of their drums and the monotonous chant of their dances could be heard above the rush and whisper of blue water breaking on pebbles.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading The whitewashed block-house at the west angle of the fort shone a marble turret.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading And she could hear the farthest shaking of echoes from island to island like a throb of some sublime wind instrument.
