used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
(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 I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
lacking funds
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
ChainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading COWPER.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bright and beautiful broke the morning after that night of storm.
in the direction of
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
unsulliedadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌlid/
spotlessly clean and fresh
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
at the time that
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
in or at the place that
From this reading I could endure Chains nowhere patiently: and chains at home Where I am free by birthright, not at all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A slight breeze had arisen, which, gently agitating the bent and laden boughs of the evergreens, shook off the fleecy adornment that fell like blossoms from the trees.
a Caucasian
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The weather had cleared up towards midnight, and when the rejoicing sun surveyed the scene, his golden glances fell on a wide expanse of pure, unsullied white.
