used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
for the reason that
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "SOME OTHER BOYS."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
fiordnoun
a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
floweringnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
and nothing more
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "SOME OTHER BOYS."
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
snow-cappedadjective
(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "SOME OTHER BOYS."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The nearer mountains stood in shade, but were lightened by the forests in their many coloured tints of autumn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The many lovely gardens of the town were fragrant after the rain in their second and third flowering.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The sun had gone down behind the everlasting snow-capped mountains, the whole heavens there away were fire and light, and the snow gave a subdued reflection.
but in spite of that
From this reading The rocky islands, that in the midst of the fiord followed one after another, just as though rowing to land, gave in their dense forests a yet more marked display of colours, because they lay nearer.
