used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
(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 The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
argentnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒɪnt/
a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
beckoningverbUS /ˈbekənɪŋ/
-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the Silver Lake, low hills rose, faint and mysterious in the purple haze.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Beyond the Silver Lake, low hills rose, faint and mysterious in the purple haze.
fartherest
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From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
fern-like
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From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Beyond the Silver Lake, low hills rose, faint and mysterious in the purple haze.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Beyond the Silver Lake, low hills rose, faint and mysterious in the purple haze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Beyond the Silver Lake, low hills rose, faint and mysterious in the purple haze.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
Melvar
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From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Beyond the Silver Lake, low hills rose, faint and mysterious in the purple haze.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Beyond the Silver Lake, low hills rose, faint and mysterious in the purple haze.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/
plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
very small
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
vivaciouslyadverb
with vivacity
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The red fern-like sprays waved gently in the breeze, and the vivid, tiny white flowers seemed to sparkle with a million glancing rays, like frost in the sunshine; but the deep intensity of the red color lent a weird and unpleasant suggestion of blood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
at the time that
From this reading Melvar walked beside me when the way was smooth enough; she was talking vivaciously.
a Caucasian
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Silver Lake At the coming of day we were walking over a gently rolling scarlet plain, scattered with gigantic solitary boulders, that sloped gradually down to the Silver Lake.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The lake lay flat and argent white, clad in all the ominous mystery of that strange world, calling, beckoning us on, challenging us to learn the secret of the fartherest bank of purple fog, with a grim warning of the doom that might await us.
