airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The foliage of the trees, illuminated from beneath by its saffron beams, glowed with the lustre of the topaz and the emerald.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
arcadesnounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪdz/
plural of “arcade” — a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The foliage of the trees, illuminated from beneath by its saffron beams, glowed with the lustre of the topaz and the emerald.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The foliage of the trees, illuminated from beneath by its saffron beams, glowed with the lustre of the topaz and the emerald.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading We were not unfurnished with decorations, lights, or an orchestra, suitable to the representation.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
divergingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
tending to move apart in different directions
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading The foliage of the trees, illuminated from beneath by its saffron beams, glowed with the lustre of the topaz and the emerald.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The foliage of the trees, illuminated from beneath by its saffron beams, glowed with the lustre of the topaz and the emerald.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The foliage of the trees, illuminated from beneath by its saffron beams, glowed with the lustre of the topaz and the emerald.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
insufferableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/
unbearably arrogant or conceited
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading We were not unfurnished with decorations, lights, or an orchestra, suitable to the representation.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading The foliage of the trees, illuminated from beneath by its saffron beams, glowed with the lustre of the topaz and the emerald.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We were not unfurnished with decorations, lights, or an orchestra, suitable to the representation.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading We were not unfurnished with decorations, lights, or an orchestra, suitable to the representation.
PalestinenounUS /ˈpæləstaɪn/
a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading We were not unfurnished with decorations, lights, or an orchestra, suitable to the representation.
saffronnounUS /ˈsæfrən/
Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
From this reading The foliage of the trees, illuminated from beneath by its saffron beams, glowed with the lustre of the topaz and the emerald.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading We were not unfurnished with decorations, lights, or an orchestra, suitable to the representation.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
SyrianounUS /ˈsɪriə/
an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
topaznounUS /ˈtoʊpæz/
a yellow quartz
From this reading The foliage of the trees, illuminated from beneath by its saffron beams, glowed with the lustre of the topaz and the emerald.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
unfurnishedadjective
not equipped with what is needed especially furniture
From this reading We were not unfurnished with decorations, lights, or an orchestra, suitable to the representation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes its broad disk appeared at the end of an avenue, lighting it up with insufferable brightness.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were not unfurnished with decorations, lights, or an orchestra, suitable to the representation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scene was generally placed in an open space of the forest, the diverging paths from which formed around us numerous arcades of foliage, under which we were sheltered from the heat all the middle of the day; but when the sun descended towards the horizon, its rays, broken by the trunks of the trees, darted amongst the shadows of the forest in long lines of light, producing the most magnificent effect.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading These dramas were performed with such an air of reality that you might have fancied yourself transported to the plains of Syria or of Palestine.
