used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In the American forests, night has mysteries still more terrible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
breakagenounUS /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/
the quantity broken
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
fleshless
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From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the American forests, night has mysteries still more terrible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
depressingly dark
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the American forests, night has mysteries still more terrible.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
provoking horror
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
immediately past
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
loftieradjectiveUS /ˈlɔːftiər/
comparative of “lofty” — of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
for more time
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
become covered with mist
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
a particular point in time
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the American forests, night has mysteries still more terrible.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In the American forests, night has mysteries still more terrible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
not any; not one
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
go across or through
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
spectres
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From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the American forests, night has mysteries still more terrible.
STRONGHAND
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From this reading STRONGHAND.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
sunbeams
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From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In the American forests, night has mysteries still more terrible.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
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 At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
at the time that
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is impossible to imagine what terrors night brings with it under its thick mantle of mist, when the earth is no longer warmed by the sparkling sunbeams, and darkness reigns as supreme lord.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At that time everything changes its aspects, and assumes in the flickering rays of the moon a fantastic appearance; the mountains seem loftier, the rivers wider and deeper; the trees resemble spectres--gloomy denizens of the tomb, watching for you to pass, and ready to clutch you in their fleshless arms.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The imagination becomes heated, ideas grow confused, you tremble at the fall of a leaf, at the moaning of the night breeze, at the breakage of a branch; and, suffering from a horrible nightmare, you fancy at every moment that your last hour is at hand.
