used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
(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 Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
any thing at all
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
balletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
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English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
cumulusnoun
a globular cloud
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
elaboratelyadverbUS /ɪˈlæbrətli/
with elaboration
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
gaudilyadverb
in a tastelessly garish manner
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
half-clad
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From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stall in which he sat was luxurious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
limbedadjectiveUS /lɪmd/
having or as if having limbs, especially limbs of a specified kind (usually used in combination)
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading The stall in which he sat was luxurious.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
the force of workers available
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
panelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
prosceniumnoun
the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
move hurridly
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The stall in which he sat was luxurious.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading The stall in which he sat was luxurious.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
moving very fast
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
thistledownnoun
pappus of a thistle consisting of silky featherlike hairs attached to the seed-like fruit of a thistle
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I He had never experienced anything like this before, and after the dismal events of the day, the exhilaration he felt was heightened by reaction.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stall in which he sat was luxurious.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But oh! the music and the ballet! that wild spontaneous rush of thistledown feet and lovely limbs, the glitter, the elaborately evolved design, the swift riot of colour swimming on a sea of soft melody that poured out over the darkened auditorium!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was good to see around him so many prosperous, well-groomed men, and smiling, richly clad, or half-clad women.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Then the lights, streaming on the gilding, the brass rails, the tall proscenium, and the gaudily panelled ceiling, with its naked nymphs, rosy limbed, floating from pursuing youths on banks of fleecy cumulus,--all tended to awaken the senses.
