17th
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From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
casements
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From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
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 Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
the organ of sight
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
ten 10s
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
Leuchtenstein's
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From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
oriels
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From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
pikeheads
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From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was the 17th of August, and the sun, already high, flashed light from a hundred oriels and casements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIAL.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE TRIAL.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
vanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
weather-cock
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From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
Werra
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From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
at the time that
From this reading Late as it was when I fell asleep--for these thoughts long kept me waking--I was up and on my way to Count Leuchtenstein's before the bells rang seven.
in or at the place that
From this reading Everywhere the cool brightness of early morning met the eye, and spoke of things I could not see--the dew on forest leaves, the Werra where it shoals among the stones.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Below, in the streets, it sparkled on pikeheads and steel caps; above, it glittered on vane and weather-cock; it burnished old bells hung high in air, and decked the waking city with a hundred points of splendour.
