used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
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 Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not a peaceful sunset; it did not even hold the promise of peace.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
divisible by two
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
garishadjectiveUS /ˈɡerɪʃ/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
goblinnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪn/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
Grampians
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From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was not a peaceful sunset; it did not even hold the promise of peace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a peaceful sunset; it did not even hold the promise of peace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
immediately past
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
NIGHTFALLnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading NIGHTFALL.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a peaceful sunset; it did not even hold the promise of peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It was not a peaceful sunset; it did not even hold the promise of peace.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It was not a peaceful sunset; it did not even hold the promise of peace.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
potencynounUS /ˈpoʊtənsi/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was not a peaceful sunset; it did not even hold the promise of peace.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was not a peaceful sunset; it did not even hold the promise of peace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was alive and active, in the sense that light can live, and one could but feel that its potency was malignant and assured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
having come into contact
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a peaceful sunset; it did not even hold the promise of peace.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Far away to the west the fiery globe of the setting sun dropped lazily down to rest behind the quaint goblin peaks of the Grampians.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Its last lingering rays touched their summits with a crimson glow, flooded the valleys with garish light, and even penetrated into the recesses of the nearby woodlands until the whole place seemed to blaze as with the red fire of Hell.
