used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
attunedverbUS /əˈtuːnd/
past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
Colwyn
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From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
decrepitudenoun
a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
dyesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “dye” — a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
enslavedverbUS /enˈsleɪvd/
past form of “enslave” — make a slave of; bring into servitude
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
evanescencenounUS /ˌevəˈnesəns/
the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
futilitynounUS /fjuːˈtɪləti/
uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
Heredith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
moat-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
rougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
shutteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
sightlessnessnoun
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
stavenounUS /steɪv/
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Its aspect was a shuttered front of sightlessness, a brick and stone blindness to the changes of the seasons and the futility of existence.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
terracedverbUS /ˈterəst/
past form of “terrace” — provide (a house) with a terrace
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this scene the moat-house was in perfect harmony, attuned by its own decrepitude to the general dissolution of its surroundings.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The terraced gardens had put on the death tints of autumn, but the house showed an aged indifference to the tricks of enslaved nature at the bidding of creation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
at the time that
From this reading It was late afternoon when Colwyn reached Heredith the following day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The brief English summer, dying under the intolerable doom of evanescence for all things beautiful, presented the spectacle of creeping decay in a hectic flare of russet and crimson, like a withered woman striving to stave off the inevitable with pitiful dyes and rouge.
