used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
wanted intensely
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn desired no lantern to guide his steps.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
dwindlingadjectiveUS /ˈdwɪndəlɪŋ/
gradually decreasing until little remains
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn desired no lantern to guide his steps.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn desired no lantern to guide his steps.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn desired no lantern to guide his steps.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
not any; not one
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn desired no lantern to guide his steps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
offalnoun
viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
peacock's
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From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
prowlverbUS /praʊl/
move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
Shems-ud-dìn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn desired no lantern to guide his steps.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The dogs beginning to prowl after offal might snarl at his disturbance, he feared not their spite; he cared for nothing earthly.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn desired no lantern to guide his steps.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn desired no lantern to guide his steps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside the hall of judgment it was dusk in the streets.
wendingverbUS /ˈwendɪŋ/
-ing form of “wend” — direct one's course or way
From this reading Men wending homeward from the place of business hurried past, a dwindling stream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their lanterns, shining with confined rays, appeared set in the first rich bloom of night like the eyes in a peacock’s tail.
