used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
awaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
illuminatesverbUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪts/
third-person singular of “illuminate” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
not any; not one
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
pervadesverbUS /pərˈveɪdz/
third-person singular of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
plateaus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
on the contrary
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suddenly awaking, one is in doubt at first whether it is sunrise or the full moon that illuminates the landscape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Nowhere is this more perceptible than on high plateaus covered by sparse timber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The change from night to daylight in New Mexico is by no means sudden.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The shadows are weakened, but objects are not much more distinct; a glow pervades the air rather than a positive light.
at the time that
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading Darkness yields slowly to the illumination streaming from the east; and when the moon is shining, one remains in doubt for quite a while whether the growing brightness is due to the mistress of night or to the lord of day.
