used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She hurled the book from her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was swallowed by the gloom.
dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
divisible by two
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading It was swallowed by the gloom.
Hamoud
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From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She hurled the book from her.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading She hurled the book from her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
KorannounUS /kɔːˈrɑːn/
the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
lairs
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From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
immediately past
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
morbificadjective
able to cause disease
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
move an implement through
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading It was swallowed by the gloom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
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 "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading Sitting beside the semblance of Hamoud, she examined in the last of the twilight the well-worn Koran.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
at the time that
From this reading Night was falling: it was the time when the beasts of prey begin to stir from their lairs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have won," she thought, regarding the murky thickets that were hung with morbific blossoms, the trees that remained a labyrinth even while they dissolved in the night.
