used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then above the water began to form a faint haze.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then above the water began to form a faint haze.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Slowly, slowly, the nucleus rose to the surface, dragging the threads behind it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The magician made strange gestures, and a slow rotary motion was discerned in the cloud.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading The magician made strange gestures, and a slow rotary motion was discerned in the cloud.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Slowly, slowly, the nucleus rose to the surface, dragging the threads behind it.
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Then above the water began to form a faint haze.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
fibresnounUS /ˈfaɪbərz/
plural of “fibre” — a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
filamentsnounUS /ˈfɪləmənts/
plural of “filament” — a very slender natural or synthetic fiber
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
start firing a weapon
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Then above the water began to form a faint haze.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading The magician made strange gestures, and a slow rotary motion was discerned in the cloud.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Then above the water began to form a faint haze.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
hyacinthnounUS /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
intertwinedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/
past form of “intertwine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Slowly, slowly, the nucleus rose to the surface, dragging the threads behind it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The magician made strange gestures, and a slow rotary motion was discerned in the cloud.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading The magician made strange gestures, and a slow rotary motion was discerned in the cloud.
become covered with mist
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
nucleusnounUS /ˈnuːkliəs/
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
From this reading Slowly, slowly, the nucleus rose to the surface, dragging the threads behind it.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
phosphorescentadjective
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Slowly, slowly, the nucleus rose to the surface, dragging the threads behind it.
rotaryadjectiveUS /ˈroʊtəri/
relating to or characterized by rotation
From this reading The magician made strange gestures, and a slow rotary motion was discerned in the cloud.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
sinuousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnwəs/
curved or curving in and out
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly, slowly, the nucleus rose to the surface, dragging the threads behind it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The magician made strange gestures, and a slow rotary motion was discerned in the cloud.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Slowly, slowly, the nucleus rose to the surface, dragging the threads behind it.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then above the water began to form a faint haze.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Slowly, slowly, the nucleus rose to the surface, dragging the threads behind it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Then above the water began to form a faint haze.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With gradual motion it mounted, absorbing by degrees the fire from the phosphorescent fibres which served for its roots, until a faintly luminous pillar of dully glowing mist four or five feet high showed above the mouth of the globe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From this violet centre, with slow, sinuous movement, numerous filaments of light grew out in the liquid, until the globe was filled with tangled and intertwined threads like the roots of a hyacinth in its glass.
