used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading A fine spray of moisture penetrated the ragged awning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Rain fell.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A fine spray of moisture penetrated the ragged awning.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading A fine spray of moisture penetrated the ragged awning.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Rachel never stirred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading A fine spray of moisture penetrated the ragged awning.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading A fine spray of moisture penetrated the ragged awning.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Rain fell.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
scarsnounUS /skɑːrz/
plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading A fine spray of moisture penetrated the ragged awning.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Rachel never stirred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The clouds by this time covered the face of the moon; and the darkness was enlivened by patches and scars of lightning, as though the heavens were being laid open with a fiery whip.
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 FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FLAMES Some hours later Rachel sat at a window of her room with her forehead resting on her hands.
