used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
basalticadjective
of or relating to or containing basalt
From this reading They were harnessed to a basaltic car by a single rein of flame.
blood-redadjective
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were harnessed to a basaltic car by a single rein of flame.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They were harnessed to a basaltic car by a single rein of flame.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
without doubt or question
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
coal-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
Cyane
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From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
double-pronged
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From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
elopementnoun
the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading They were harnessed to a basaltic car by a single rein of flame.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading They were harnessed to a basaltic car by a single rein of flame.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
manesnounUS /meɪnz/
a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276)
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were harnessed to a basaltic car by a single rein of flame.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
Proserpinenoun
goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading They were harnessed to a basaltic car by a single rein of flame.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
done under pressure
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
shodadjectiveUS /ʃɑːd/
wearing footgear
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They were harnessed to a basaltic car by a single rein of flame.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were harnessed to a basaltic car by a single rein of flame.
tridentnounUS /ˈtraɪdənt/
a spear with three prongs
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT WAS clearly a runaway match--never indeed was such a sublime elopement.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
WavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Waving his double-pronged trident in the air, the god struck the blue breast of Cyane, and the waters instantly parted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In rushed the wild chariot, the pale and insensible Proserpine clinging to the breast of her grim lover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The four horses were coal-black, with blood-red manes and tails; and they were shod with rubies.
