used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The daylight shone, not into his shop alone, but into his heart as well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
the first light of day
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The daylight shone, not into his shop alone, but into his heart as well.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
in or to another place
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
Frowenfeld
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From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
destroyed or killed
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
Grandissime
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From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The daylight shone, not into his shop alone, but into his heart as well.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
Honoré
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From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
imperceptiblyadverbUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbli/
in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The daylight shone, not into his shop alone, but into his heart as well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
quiescencenoun
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
rupturesnounUS /ˈrʌptʃərz/
plural of “rupture” — state of being torn or burst open
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The daylight shone, not into his shop alone, but into his heart as well.
do one's shopping
From this reading The daylight shone, not into his shop alone, but into his heart as well.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this night of experiences it was natural that Frowenfeld should find the circumference of his perceptions consciously enlarged.
timelinessnounUS /ˈtaɪmlinəs/
being at the right time
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
understandingsnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “understanding” — the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The daylight shone, not into his shop alone, but into his heart as well.
at the time that
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The face of Aurora, which had been the dawn to him before, was now a perfect sunrise, while in pleasant timeliness had come in this Apollo of a Honoré Grandissime.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are understandings that expand, not imperceptibly hour by hour, but as certain flowers do, by little explosive ruptures, with periods of quiescence between.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading NEW LIGHT UPON DARK PLACES When the long, wakeful night was over, and the doctor gone, Frowenfeld seated himself to record his usual observations of the weather; but his mind was elsewhere--here, there, yonder.
