used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
Danforth
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From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
jocundadjective
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
a light shade of red
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
tip-toe
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From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With which, Mr. Linden stirred his coffee, and told Miss Danforth with a little look of defiance, "it was particularly good--she had better try a cup."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The illumination lasted through the night--until "Night's candles were burnt out, and jocund day Stood tip-toe on the misty mountain tops."
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Linden declared, when he came in to breakfast, that the day promised to equal the preceding night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
a Caucasian
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
whoever
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From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And whoever wants more," he added, "must wait; for I think it will not surpass it."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
wreathing
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From this reading Very jocund she looked, with her light pink veils wreathing about the horizon, and the dancing white clouds which hurried up as the sun rose, driven by a fresh wind.
