used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOLDIERS' FROLIC.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
(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 To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
beaconed
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From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
placed in a grave
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
the act of burning something
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
divisible by two
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
extremest
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From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
FROLICnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading A SOLDIERS' FROLIC.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
immediately past
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
march in a procession
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
on one occasion
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
silencesnounUS /ˈsaɪlənsɪz/
plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A SOLDIERS' FROLIC.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
refrain from harming
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
taperverbUS /ˈteɪpər/
diminish gradually
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
tree-tops
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From this reading Summer evening after summer evening had looked its last through darkening tree-tops on the house of Villeneuve, and marked but a spare taper burning here and there in its recesses.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
Villeneuve
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From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
wayfarernoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Winter evening after winter evening had fallen on the dripping woods and listened in vain for the sounds of revelry that had once beaconed the lost wayfarer, and held wolves doubting on the extremest edge of pasture.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading A few hours later the chateau of Villeneuve, buried in the lonely woods, wore a strange and unusual aspect.
a late time of life
From this reading To all things there comes an end, even to long silences and the march of uneventful years.
