used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
(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 All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
densitynounUS /ˈdensəti/
the amount per unit size
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
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 All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
effulgencenoun
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
Ellswold
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From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
ESPOUSALnoun
archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
glow-worm
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From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
GracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
lilliputianadjectiveUS /ˌlɪləˈpjuːʃən/
tiny; relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Lilliput
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
engage in
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
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 THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
of an obscure nature
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
and nothing more
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
by chance
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
except for; apart from
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
not in physical motion
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
twittering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no moon, and the thick foliage produced a deep, dark density, mysterious and sweet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grand terraces about the castle were still, save for the buzz of summer insects and the low, sleepy twittering of birds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ESPOUSAL Night had come richly laden with the perfume of many flowers, that the darkness seemed to make more pungent, and more distinct to the ear the night sounds.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading All within the castle appeared to have retired earlier than usual; perhaps for the purpose of an earlier awakening, as their Graces of Ellswold were to set out early on the morrow morning, aiming to make some great distance on their journey before the heat of midday.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There was not a star to be seen and only the glow-worm lent an occasional lilliputian effulgence to the great, dark world.
