used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ghostly blotch grew into a fact upon the floor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
(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 My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
blotchnounUS /blɑːttʃ/
an irregularly shaped spot
From this reading A ghostly blotch grew into a fact upon the floor.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading The opposite wall loomed up, my utmost frontier of the domain of certainty.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
chinksnounUS /tʃɪŋks/
plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
the first light of day
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
distinctnessnoun
the quality of being sharp and clear
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The opposite wall loomed up, my utmost frontier of the domain of certainty.
DUSKnounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A ghostly blotch grew into a fact upon the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A ghostly blotch grew into a fact upon the floor.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading The opposite wall loomed up, my utmost frontier of the domain of certainty.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading A ghostly blotch grew into a fact upon the floor.
in a gradual manner
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A ghostly blotch grew into a fact upon the floor.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
located inward
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A ghostly blotch grew into a fact upon the floor.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading The opposite wall loomed up, my utmost frontier of the domain of certainty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
on one occasion
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The opposite wall loomed up, my utmost frontier of the domain of certainty.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
pulsingnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪŋ/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The opposite wall loomed up, my utmost frontier of the domain of certainty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A ghostly blotch grew into a fact upon the floor.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The opposite wall loomed up, my utmost frontier of the domain of certainty.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The opposite wall loomed up, my utmost frontier of the domain of certainty.
in or at the place that
From this reading A leaden hue, less black than the pulsing sea of ink about it, spread and spread, lighter and lighter, until it invaded the dim recesses where I stood.
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 THE DAWN AND THE DUSK Gradually, so gradually the change could hardly be observed, the inner grating of the window became visible; the chinks between the edges of the stones assumed distinctness.
but in spite of that
From this reading My hand became once more a tangible possession, unreal and grim, yet all my own.
