used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
bareheadedadjective
having the head uncovered
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
divestedverbUS /daɪˈvestɪd/
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
fastnesses
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From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
set up or found
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
friezenounUS /friːz/
an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
gray-drab
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From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
Honoria
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From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ST.
indigonounUS /ˈɪndəɡoʊ/
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
immediately past
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ST.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
outspreadadjective
fully extended in width
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
QUENTIN
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From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
rose-crimson
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From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
southeastwardnoun
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
splendours
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From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
ST
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From this reading IN WHICH MISS ST.
be standing; be upright
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
suppleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌpəl/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
tenuitynoun
relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
push forcefully
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
in the direction of
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
traveling-cap
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From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
ulsternounUS /ˈʌlstər/
a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
undeterminate
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From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
undulations
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From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Above the gentle undulations of the western horizon splendours of rose-crimson sunset were outspread, veiled, as they flamed upward, by indigo cloud of the texture and tenuity of finest gauze.
in or at the place that
From this reading And those same rose-crimson splendours found repetition upon the narrow, polished surface of the many lines of rails, causing them to stand out, as though of red-hot metal, from the undeterminate gray-drab of the track where it curved away, southeastward, across the darkening country towards the Savoy Alps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MISS ST.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And from out the fastnesses of these last, quick with the bleak purity of snow, came a breathing of evening wind.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading QUENTIN BEARS WITNESS TO THE FAITH THAT IS IN HER Honoria divested herself of her traveling-cap, thrust her hands into the pockets of her frieze ulster, and thus, bareheaded, a tall, supple, solitary figure, paced the railway platform in the dusk.
