AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW A NIGHT WAS SPENT ON MARSTON'S PLANTATION.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Their anxious countenances form a picture wild and deeply interesting.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Their anxious countenances form a picture wild and deeply interesting.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Their anxious countenances form a picture wild and deeply interesting.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
EARTHnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Their anxious countenances form a picture wild and deeply interesting.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
HOW
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From this reading HOW A NIGHT WAS SPENT ON MARSTON'S PLANTATION.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Their anxious countenances form a picture wild and deeply interesting.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
jargonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
mantledadjective
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
MARSTON'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW A NIGHT WAS SPENT ON MARSTON'S PLANTATION.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
MotleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
mutterverbUS /ˈmʌtər/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOW A NIGHT WAS SPENT ON MARSTON'S PLANTATION.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW A NIGHT WAS SPENT ON MARSTON'S PLANTATION.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Their anxious countenances form a picture wild and deeply interesting.
PLANTATIONnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading HOW A NIGHT WAS SPENT ON MARSTON'S PLANTATION.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
refulgentadjective
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
sinksnounUS /sɪŋks/
plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
SPENTadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading HOW A NIGHT WAS SPENT ON MARSTON'S PLANTATION.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
stealsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW A NIGHT WAS SPENT ON MARSTON'S PLANTATION.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sun sinks beneath glowing clouds that crimson the horizon and spread refulgent shadows on the distant hills, as darkness slowly steals its way on the mellow landscape.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Motley groups of negroes are returned from the field, fires are lighted in and about the cabins, and men mutter their curious jargon while moving to prepare the coarse meal.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Their anxious countenances form a picture wild and deeply interesting.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading EARTH is mantled with richest verdure; far away to the west and south of the mansion the scene stretches out in calm grandeur.
