used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The prow was carved in the shape of a dragon's head, and a beautiful lantern hung from its jaws.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The prow was carved in the shape of a dragon's head, and a beautiful lantern hung from its jaws.
church-towers
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From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Soon the Prince saw a magnificent ship coming out to meet him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
dragon'snounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
possessive form of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading The prow was carved in the shape of a dragon's head, and a beautiful lantern hung from its jaws.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The prow was carved in the shape of a dragon's head, and a beautiful lantern hung from its jaws.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The prow was carved in the shape of a dragon's head, and a beautiful lantern hung from its jaws.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading The prow was carved in the shape of a dragon's head, and a beautiful lantern hung from its jaws.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Soon the Prince saw a magnificent ship coming out to meet him.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
come together
From this reading Soon the Prince saw a magnificent ship coming out to meet him.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Soon the Prince saw a magnificent ship coming out to meet him.
win a victory over
From this reading Overcome by hunger and fatigue, the poor Prince fell insensible to the floor of his little boat.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Soon the Prince saw a magnificent ship coming out to meet him.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading The prow was carved in the shape of a dragon's head, and a beautiful lantern hung from its jaws.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
cut with a saw
From this reading Soon the Prince saw a magnificent ship coming out to meet him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The prow was carved in the shape of a dragon's head, and a beautiful lantern hung from its jaws.
transport commercially
From this reading Soon the Prince saw a magnificent ship coming out to meet him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the Prince saw a magnificent ship coming out to meet him.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon the Prince saw a magnificent ship coming out to meet him.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Moreover, every inhabitant of Lantern Land carried a lantern with him wherever he went, the rich carrying golden lanterns set with transparent precious stones, the poor carrying lights of ordinary glass.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The edge of the harbor was marked with a row of golden lanterns; there were immense lanterns at every six paces along the streets; a lantern hung from every house; and the church-towers, instead of having bells in them, had great golden lamps which illumined everything for some distance about.
