used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
alighting
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From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
Chrr-rp
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From this reading Chrr-rp!"
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
cobwebsnounUS /ˈkɑːbwebz/
plural of “cobweb” — a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
conesnounUS /koʊnz/
plural of “cone” — any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
cooingverbUS /ˈkuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading She whistled softly and held her hands over the sill, dropping crumbs: "Chrr-rp!
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading She whistled softly and held her hands over the sill, dropping crumbs: "Chrr-rp!
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
in a gradual manner
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She whistled softly and held her hands over the sill, dropping crumbs: "Chrr-rp!
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She whistled softly and held her hands over the sill, dropping crumbs: "Chrr-rp!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She whistled softly and held her hands over the sill, dropping crumbs: "Chrr-rp!
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
Kaya
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From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
peckingverbUS /ˈpekɪŋ/
-ing form of “peck” — hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
a light shade of red
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She whistled softly and held her hands over the sill, dropping crumbs: "Chrr-rp!
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
with low volume
From this reading She whistled softly and held her hands over the sill, dropping crumbs: "Chrr-rp!
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
at the time that
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading She whistled softly and held her hands over the sill, dropping crumbs: "Chrr-rp!
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The sun came shining in through the garret windows, dancing over the floor in cones of light, caressing the geraniums until they gleamed a rich scarlet against the green of the ivy; and the cobwebs glistened like silk under the eaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
worm-eatenadjective
infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
From this reading About the mill the doves flew in circles, alighting on the sill, clinging to the ivy with their pink claws, cooing gently, and pecking at the worm-eaten casement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear doves," said Kaya, "You are hungry, and when you come to me for bread you find nothing but the stone.
