used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
(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 clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
BowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
make calm or still
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
rid of obstructions
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
cowmannounUS /ˈkaʊmən/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
ElegynounUS /ˈelədʒiː/
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
opinion or judgment
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
fleckedadjective
having a pattern of dots
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
Gordon
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From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
not accessible to view
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
imaginings
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From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
lightningsnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/
plural of “lightning” — abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
on one occasion
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
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 High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
the rays of the sun
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
thundersnounUS /ˈθʌndərz/
plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
transmuted
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From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
directed up
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
vagrantnounUS /ˈveɪɡrənt/
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
a vivid mental image
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But his imagination revealed to him much that was hidden from the prosaic vision of the cowman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In place of the thunders and lightnings, murky night, black rains with which man's imaginings clothed, tragedy, nature had set the stage in sunlight and flowers; invested it with Sabbath calm.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
a Caucasian
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The clear, clean air that flowed like tawny wine across the Bowl; dry whisper of the wind in the sage at his side; drift of white cloud across the blue above; the hum of busy insects; slow winding upward of the herd; it was all pastoral; stirred in his mind a vagrant recollection of the peace and quiet of Gray's "Elegy."
in the company of; together with
From this reading High above, Gordon waited with equal impatience, his hazel eyes transmuted once more into blue steel flecked with hot, brown lights.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, the more powerfully for that peaceful contrast, he felt--felt with savage joy--Death, the grim angel, hovering above.
