used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
beautifyverbUS /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/
make more beautiful
From this reading As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
CrimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify.
the organ of sight
From this reading As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
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 *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
become covered with mist
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
nebulousadjectiveUS /ˈnebjələs/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
opaqueadjectiveUS /oʊˈpeɪk/
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
OrientverbUS /ˈɔːrient/
be oriented
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
pamperedverbUS /ˈpæmpərd/
past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
Piccadilly
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From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
a light shade of red
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
throatyadjectiveUS /ˈθroʊti/
sounding as if pronounced low in the throat
From this reading Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown," "The Corner House," etc., etc.
window-pane
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From this reading There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *CHAPTER I.* *FLOWERS OF BLOOD.* The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue.
