used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had noticed it often in the past, and always on the eve of some tragic event.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
put or send forth
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
Cuthbert
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From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
dolorousadjective
showing sorrow
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading He had noticed it often in the past, and always on the eve of some tragic event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had noticed it often in the past, and always on the eve of some tragic event.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
harbingersnounUS /ˈhɑːrbɪŋərz/
plural of “harbinger” — something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
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 The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had noticed it often in the past, and always on the eve of some tragic event.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had noticed it often in the past, and always on the eve of some tragic event.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
parterres
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From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had noticed it often in the past, and always on the eve of some tragic event.
a course of conduct
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
Sea-Glimpse
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From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had noticed it often in the past, and always on the eve of some tragic event.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading He had noticed it often in the past, and always on the eve of some tragic event.
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 long shadows cast by the trees that stood in clusters on the lawn of Sea-Glimpse impressed him as sinister harbingers of coming events.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
Vanardy
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From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cuthbert Vanardy was conscious of a disquieting tension in the air.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind had a raw edge, and it produced a dolorous melody as it went moaning over the landscape.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Vanardy recognized the vague sense of depression and foreboding he experienced as he walked down the path that wound in and out among flower beds and parterres of shrubbery.
