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The Little Dream: An Allegory in Six Scenes
The Little Dream: An Allegory in Six Scenes

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP
SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.
The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.
Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.
An oil lamp is burning.
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The Little Dream: An Allegory in Six Scenes

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Little Dream: An Allegory in Six Scenes is here in full — 268 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/53 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP
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SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.
/siːn aɪ ɪt ɪz dʒʌst ˈæftər ˈsʌnset ʌv æn ˈɑːɡəst ˈiːvnɪŋ/
Line 3
The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.
/ðə siːn ɪz ə ruːm ɪn ə ˈmaʊntən hʌt ˈfɜːrnɪʃt ˈoʊnli wɪð ə ˈteɪbəl ˈbentʃɪz ənd ə loʊ brɔːd ˈwɪndoʊ siːt/
Line 4
Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.
/θruː ðɪs ˈwɪndoʊ θriː ˈrɑːki piːks ɑːr siːn baɪ ðə laɪt ʌv ə muːn wɪtʃ ɪz ˈsloʊli ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ ðə læst hjuːz ʌv ˈsʌnset/
Line 5
An oil lamp is burning.
/æn ɔɪl læmp ɪz ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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climber noun US /ˈklaɪmər/

a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading “SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP”

cowbells noun US /ˈkaʊbelz/

plural of “cowbell” — a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located

From this reading “SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP”

drowning verb US /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading “SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP”

flume noun US /fluːm/

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

From this reading “SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP”

glide verb US /ɡlaɪd/

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading “SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP”

hues noun US /hjuːz/

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading “Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.”

moth noun US /mɔːθ/

typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading “SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP”

whitening noun US /ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ/

changing to a lighter color

From this reading “Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.

AIRnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.

benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

BOOKSnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

BOYSnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of burning something

From this reading An oil lamp is burning.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

CHILDRENnounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

climbernounUS /ˈklaɪmər/

a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

COWBELLSnounUS /ˈkaʊbelz/

plural of “cowbell” — a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

DANCINGnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

DEATHnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

DISTANTadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

DROWNINGverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.

FARadverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

FELSMAN

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

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

FLOWERnounUS /ˈflaʊər/

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

FLUMEnounUS /fluːm/

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

FORMSnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

GIRLSnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

GOATnounUS /ɡoʊt/

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

GOATHERDnoun

a person who tends a flock of goats

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

GODnounUS /ɡɑːd/

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 SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

huesnounUS /hjuːz/

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

hutnounUS /hʌt/

temporary military shelter

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.

ITALYnounUS /ˈɪtəli/

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.

LAMOND

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

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

lampnounUS /læmp/

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading An oil lamp is burning.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

moonnounUS /muːn/

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

MOTHnounUS /mɔːθ/

typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

oilnounUS /ɔɪl/

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading An oil lamp is burning.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

peaksnounUS /piːks/

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

SCENEnounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.

seatnounUS /siːt/

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

SEELCHEN

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From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

SLEEPnounUS /sliːp/

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/

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

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

SLUMBERnounUS /ˈslʌmbər/

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

STEAMverbUS /stiːm/

travel by means of steam power

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading SCENE I It is just after sunset of an August evening.

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

THINGSnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

THREEnounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

VIEWnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

WHATpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

whiteningnounUS /ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ/

changing to a lighter color

From this reading Through this window three rocky peaks are seen by the light of a moon which is slowly whitening the last hues of sunset.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The scene is a room in a mountain hut, furnished only with a table, benches. and a low broad window seat.

WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

WORKERSnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

YOUTHSnounUS /juːðz/

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading SEELCHEN, a mountain girl LAMOND, a climber FELSMAN, a glide COWBELLS MOUNTAIN AIR FAR VIEW OF ITALY DISTANT FLUME OF STEAM THINGS IN BOOKS MOTH CHILDREN THREE DANCING YOUTHS THREE DANCING GIRLS THE FORMS OF WORKERS THE FORMS OF WHAT IS MADE BY WORK DEATH BY SLUMBER DEATH BY DROWNING FLOWER CHILDREN GOATHERD GOAT BOYS GOAT GOD THE FORMS OF SLEEP

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Seelchen
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