used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
a-soaring
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From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
(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 For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Over the dreariest marshes it peeped and into all our talk he came.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
dreariest
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From this reading Over the dreariest marshes it peeped and into all our talk he came.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
Eleanore's
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From this reading For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
how
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From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
lucidadjectiveUS /ˈluːsəd/
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Over the dreariest marshes it peeped and into all our talk he came.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
not any; not one
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Over the dreariest marshes it peeped and into all our talk he came.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the dreariest marshes it peeped and into all our talk he came.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Over the dreariest marshes it peeped and into all our talk he came.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Over the dreariest marshes it peeped and into all our talk he came.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For Eleanore's dreams and all her thoughts seemed centered on her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
transformverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrm/
subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A marsh was a place that he was to transform, oily odors were things he would sweep away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading From each corner of that watery world, no matter how far we wandered, the high tower from which he looked down on it all would suddenly loom above the horizon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although at such lucid moments I would sometimes go a-soaring up into the most dazzling dreams, more often I would plunge in gloom.
