Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All nature was hushed in holy rest.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading All nature was hushed in holy rest.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

in a softened tone

From this reading All nature was hushed in holy rest.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

in a tantalizing manner

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

and nothing more

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

set afire or burning

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading All nature was hushed in holy rest.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

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From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

extremely joyful

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading All nature was hushed in holy rest.

take delight in

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

having a supporting base

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

abounding with or resembling stars

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Though overjoyed in each other's presence, the solemn beauty of the night, so powerful in its contrast to the riotous scene they had just quitted, profoundly impressed them.

not perceived or commented on

From this reading They had stolen forth unperceived from the revel, and, passing through a door standing invitingly open, had entered the garden.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All nature was hushed in holy rest.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Above, were the deep serene heavens, lighted up by the starry host and their radiant queen--below, the immemorial woods, steeped in silvery mists arising from the stream flowing past them.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Along the eastern terrace a youth and maiden were pacing slowly.