used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant it hung suspended, pale-greenish, evanescent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
clackverbUS /klæk/
make a rattling sound
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
dissipatingverbUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dissipate” — to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
evanescentadjectiveUS /ˌevəˈnesənt/
tending to vanish like vapor
From this reading For an instant it hung suspended, pale-greenish, evanescent.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an instant it hung suspended, pale-greenish, evanescent.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The spot took uncertain form high above the ghost-glow rising from the unseen stockade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The spot took uncertain form high above the ghost-glow rising from the unseen stockade.
ghost-glow
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From this reading The spot took uncertain form high above the ghost-glow rising from the unseen stockade.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The spot took uncertain form high above the ghost-glow rising from the unseen stockade.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading For an instant it hung suspended, pale-greenish, evanescent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For an instant it hung suspended, pale-greenish, evanescent.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
luminositynoun
the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
minute'snounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
possessive form of “minute” — a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
not any; not one
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
notchedadjectiveUS /nɑːtʃt/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
pale-greenish
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From this reading For an instant it hung suspended, pale-greenish, evanescent.
plopverbUS /plɑːp/
drop something with a plopping sound
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The spot took uncertain form high above the ghost-glow rising from the unseen stockade.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading The spot took uncertain form high above the ghost-glow rising from the unseen stockade.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading For an instant it hung suspended, pale-greenish, evanescent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The spot took uncertain form high above the ghost-glow rising from the unseen stockade.
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 THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The spot took uncertain form high above the ghost-glow rising from the unseen stockade.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The spot took uncertain form high above the ghost-glow rising from the unseen stockade.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Then, as a faint plop! drifted to the watchers--a sound no louder than a feeble clack of the tongue--this indefinite luminosity began to sink, to fade, falling slowly, gradually dissipating itself in the dim light over the stockade.
at the time that
From this reading THE SILENT ATTACK At the exact instant when the second hand notched to the minute's edge, and in precisely the spot indicated, a slight, luminous spot became dimly visible above the trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Master nodded, smiling, with never any hint of praise or approbation.
