adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Upon her complete recovery of strength she always rose with the dawn.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
Bess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw Bess under the spruces.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The oak forest in the center was a plumed and tufted oval of gold.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Upon her complete recovery of strength she always rose with the dawn.
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/
of the color of cream
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading Upon her complete recovery of strength she always rose with the dawn.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The oak forest in the center was a plumed and tufted oval of gold.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
full-throated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading The oak forest in the center was a plumed and tufted oval of gold.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw Bess under the spruces.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon her complete recovery of strength she always rose with the dawn.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
mockingbirds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The oak forest in the center was a plumed and tufted oval of gold.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading The oak forest in the center was a plumed and tufted oval of gold.
plumedadjective
having or covered with or abounding in plumes
From this reading The oak forest in the center was a plumed and tufted oval of gold.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Upon her complete recovery of strength she always rose with the dawn.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Upon her complete recovery of strength she always rose with the dawn.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Bess under the spruces.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon her complete recovery of strength she always rose with the dawn.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
SOLITUDEnounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
spruces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw Bess under the spruces.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Upon her complete recovery of strength she always rose with the dawn.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
SurprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The circle of cliffs surrounding Surprise Valley lay shrouded in morning mist, a dim blue low down along the terraces, a creamy, moving cloud along the ramparts.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
tuftedadjectiveUS /ˈtʌftɪd/
(of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts
From this reading The oak forest in the center was a plumed and tufted oval of gold.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He saw Bess under the spruces.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
VentersnounUS /ˈventərz/
plural of “venter” — a speaker who expresses or gives vent to a personal opinion or grievance
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The oak forest in the center was a plumed and tufted oval of gold.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SOLITUDE AND STORM In his hidden valley Venters awakened from sleep, and his ears rang with innumerable melodies from full-throated mockingbirds, and his eyes opened wide upon the glorious golden shaft of sunlight shining through the great stone bridge.
