used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And in the rose-garden every flower was a flame!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And in the rose-garden every flower was a flame!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
cloisteredadjectiveUS /ˈklɔɪstərd/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
cloistersnounUS /ˈklɔɪstərz/
plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
the first light of day
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And in the rose-garden every flower was a flame!
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading And in the rose-garden every flower was a flame!
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading And in the rose-garden every flower was a flame!
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
imagerynounUS /ˈɪmədʒri/
the ability to form mental images of things or events
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in the rose-garden every flower was a flame!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
lapis-lazuli
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From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
lutenounUS /luːt/
a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
may-blossom
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From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
rose-garden
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From this reading And in the rose-garden every flower was a flame!
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
sea-foam
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From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
confined on all sides
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And in the rose-garden every flower was a flame!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
trellises
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From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And in the rose-garden every flower was a flame!
a Caucasian
From this reading He thought in symbols, using the Persian imagery of a dusky court, surrounded by white cloisters, gilded by gates of bronze.
whiteradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtər/
comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading The stars came out, the sky glowed a darker violet, but the cloistered wall, the fantastic trellises in stone, shone whiter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Always those white cloisters trembled with the lute music, always the garden sang with the clear fountain, rising and falling in the mysterious dusk.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was like a hedge of may-blossom, like a lily within a cup of lapis-lazuli, like sea-foam tossed on the heaving sea at dawn.
