used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
(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 On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now Night folds her sombre wings.
carolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
without doubt or question
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
the first light of day
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading But now Night folds her sombre wings.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
glowsnounUS /ɡloʊz/
plural of “glow” — an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But now Night folds her sombre wings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
lo
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From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
the light of the Moon
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
attach to a support
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But now Night folds her sombre wings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now Night folds her sombre wings.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
opalineadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpəliːn/
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
Reginald
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From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
SalernonounUS /səˈlernoʊ/
a battle in World War II; the port was captured by United States troops in September 1943
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading But now Night folds her sombre wings.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The lark his morning carol sings, A rosy, light glows o'er the lawn, And lo! in splendour breaks the dawn.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
Una
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From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading On mount and mere the moonlight lies Dim shadows veil the western skies, On every stream the starlight gleams, And all is mystery and dreams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
a Caucasian
From this reading Far below lay the blue ocean with its fringe of white waves breaking on a shore that extended in a curve round the base of the lofty mountains, the summits of which were clearly defined against the opaline sky.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading But now Night folds her sombre wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was about a year since the marriage of Una with Reginald, and they were standing on the terrace of their hotel at Salerno, which overlooked the sea.
