used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
(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 From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lushkov bowed and went off to the gallery.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One day was like another, one night like another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Lushkov bowed and went off to the gallery.
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
a period of 100 years
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day was like another, one night like another.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Lushkov bowed and went off to the gallery.
depressingly dark
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
and nothing more
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One day was like another, one night like another.
Lushkov
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From this reading Lushkov bowed and went off to the gallery.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
negligentadjectiveUS /ˈneɡlədʒənt/
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One day was like another, one night like another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lushkov bowed and went off to the gallery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day was like another, one night like another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
storm-cloud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
express in words
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lushkov bowed and went off to the gallery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lushkov bowed and went off to the gallery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From time to time a storm-cloud raced up and there was the angry rumble of thunder, or a negligent star fell out of the sky, or a pale monk ran to tell the brotherhood that not far from the monastery he had seen a tiger--and that was all, and then each day was like the next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lushkov bowed and went off to the gallery.
at the time that
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the morning, when the first rays kissed the dew, the earth revived, the air was filled with the sounds of rapture and hope; while in the evening the same earth subsided into silence and plunged into gloomy darkness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE IN the fifth century, just as now, the sun rose every morning and every evening retired to rest.
