used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Gold mines abounded, formed as it seemed of petrified sunbeams.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
(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 The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
see with attention
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The birds too, sang at sunrise to herald the coming of the messenger of day.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The birds too, sang at sunrise to herald the coming of the messenger of day.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The birds too, sang at sunrise to herald the coming of the messenger of day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Gold mines abounded, formed as it seemed of petrified sunbeams.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
coins made of gold
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading The birds too, sang at sunrise to herald the coming of the messenger of day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
lotusnounUS /ˈloʊtəs/
native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
marigoldnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The birds too, sang at sunrise to herald the coming of the messenger of day.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Gold mines abounded, formed as it seemed of petrified sunbeams.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
petrifiedverbUS /ˈpetrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “petrify” — cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright
From this reading Gold mines abounded, formed as it seemed of petrified sunbeams.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The birds too, sang at sunrise to herald the coming of the messenger of day.
SatellitenounUS /ˈsætəlaɪt/
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Gold mines abounded, formed as it seemed of petrified sunbeams.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
Sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
sunbeams
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From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading The birds too, sang at sunrise to herald the coming of the messenger of day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The birds too, sang at sunrise to herald the coming of the messenger of day.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The flowers and leaves of plants and trees opened and shut at the rising and setting of the Sun as do the lotus and marigold.
twirledverbUS /twɜːrld/
past form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
at the time that
From this reading This was called the Isle of Gold, as it looked like one gigantic ball of that precious metal when seen from afar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Sun’s Satellite Island was most glorious to behold, being bathed in dancing sunbeams which twirled in and around everything and threw a veil of splendor over all.
