used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The shadows of approaching night were already falling across the Pass.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The autumn afternoon was now far advanced.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The autumn afternoon was now far advanced.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The shadows of approaching night were already falling across the Pass.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The shadows of approaching night were already falling across the Pass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The autumn afternoon was now far advanced.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The lights were rapidly fading to beautiful opalescent hues.
Brockton
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From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading The lights were rapidly fading to beautiful opalescent hues.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The shadows of approaching night were already falling across the Pass.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The autumn afternoon was now far advanced.
flitted
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From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
a quick look
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The lights were rapidly fading to beautiful opalescent hues.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights were rapidly fading to beautiful opalescent hues.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The shadows of approaching night were already falling across the Pass.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The autumn afternoon was now far advanced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
opalescentadjective
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
From this reading The lights were rapidly fading to beautiful opalescent hues.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
go across or through
From this reading The shadows of approaching night were already falling across the Pass.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
with speed
From this reading The lights were rapidly fading to beautiful opalescent hues.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows of approaching night were already falling across the Pass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading The golden glow that tinged the distant snow-clad peaks grew deeper in color.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
hard to endure
From this reading Brockton leaned over the balustrade trying, through the increasing dusk, to catch a glimpse of the girl's slender form, as in her light summer gown she flitted among the trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The autumn afternoon was now far advanced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shadows of approaching night were already falling across the Pass.
