used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
abeyancenounUS /əˈbeɪəns/
temporary cessation or suspension
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
characterizeverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪz/
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
commandant's
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From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
else
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From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
a long fixed look
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
a young female
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
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 Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
SmokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
not in physical motion
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
very small
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
translucentadjectiveUS /trænˈsluːsənt/
allowing light to pass through diffusely
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The aspect of the lonely moon in this bleak night sky exerted a strange fascination upon the English girl.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
variantnounUS /ˈveriənt/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
vistasnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
westering
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From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
a Caucasian
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading So dominant was the sense of isolation, of the infinite loneliness of the wilderness, that to her the moon was like this nowhere else.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She often paused to draw the improvised red curtain at the tiny window of the log house that served as the commandant’s quarters and gaze upon the translucent sphere as it swung westering above the spurs of the Great Smoky Mountains, which towered in the icy air on the horizon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beneath it the forests gleamed fitfully with frost; the long snowy vistas of the shadowy valleys showed variant tones of white in its pearly lustre.
but in spite of that
From this reading A suspended consciousness seemed to characterize it, almost an abeyance of animation, yet this still serene splendor did not suggest death.
