used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
blood-redadjective
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 "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
bloodlessadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
CainnounUS /keɪn/
(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
the first light of day
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
deep-seared
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From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
having a point
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
Rupert's
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From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
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From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
term of address for a man
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Face downward he lay, with half of his body in the room, the other half on the terrace, and the hands stretched out in the form of a cross, clenched in the agony of death.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
Thornstream
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From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
twitternounUS /ˈtwɪtər/
a series of chirps
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
unseeingadjective
not consciously observing
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
UnseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
a Caucasian
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
which person or people
From this reading "Who hath slain this man by guilt and fraud Bears on his brow, deep-seared and broad, The blood-red stain Which is mark of Cain, Unseen by man but beheld by God."
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 Thornstream Hall faced to the east, and the great shafts of sunlight breaking through misty morning clouds, pointed downward like the finger of God on to the terrace--to the open window of Sir Rupert's study, and there in the splendour of sunrise lay a dead man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Stark and stiff in the lonely night, Stiff and stark in the dawning light, There it lies With unseeing eyes, And placid face of a bloodless white.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The red light of dawn burned in the eastern skies, the first faint thrill of life ran through the earth as the twitter of awakening birds was heard in the green woods, then the glorious sun sent his beams over the chill lands, bathing everything in golden splendour.
