(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 It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The sun was very bright on that July morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When he opened his eyes first this was what caught them.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
put on clothes
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When he opened his eyes first this was what caught them.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he opened his eyes first this was what caught them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he opened his eyes first this was what caught them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he opened his eyes first this was what caught them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The sun was very bright on that July morning.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
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From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The sun was very bright on that July morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was very bright on that July morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When he opened his eyes first this was what caught them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was very bright on that July morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun was very bright on that July morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun was very bright on that July morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he opened his eyes first this was what caught them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When he opened his eyes first this was what caught them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
triumphedverbUS /ˈtraɪəmft/
past form of “triumph” — prove superior
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It triumphed over all the vain attempts of curtains drawn and shutters closed to keep it out, and streamed in in rays doubly intense for these precautions at every crevice.
precisely as stated
From this reading The sun was very bright on that July morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was very bright on that July morning.
watchernounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When he opened his eyes first this was what caught them.
at the time that
From this reading When should it be bright if not in that crown of summer?
which person or people
From this reading One of these resplendent rays fell upon the dress of the watcher who sat by Mar’s bedside.
