used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
a youthful male person
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
caressingly
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From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
travel across or pass over
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
the act of retaining something
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
without good reason
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
sacerdotaladjective
of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
Sanine
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From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
Sanine's
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From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
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 Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
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 Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
vestmentsnounUS /ˈvestments/
plural of “vestment” — gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the room the temperature was as cool as that outside, for the soft evening breeze played round Sanine’s powerful frame, filling his lungs, and lightly caressing his hair.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Absorbed in his book, he read on, while his lips moved from time to time, and he seemed like a big boy devouring some story of adventures among Indians.
which person or people
From this reading It described the lonely, tragic death of an old bishop, who, clad in his sacerdotal vestments and holding a jewelled cross, expired amid the odour of incense.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Sanine sat at a table near the window, striving to read in the waning light a favourite tale of his.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gently, caressingly, the dusk, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, descended.
