used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
move towards
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been deceived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
ceibanoun
tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
clammyadjectiveUS /ˈklæmi/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He had not been deceived.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
frog-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
hylanoun
the type genus of the Hylidae; tree toads
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
livelongnoun
perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
most important element
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been deceived.
being perceived or observed
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
NymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
in the near future
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
sponge-disks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At his approach, the green _hyla_ sprang out from this aerial pool; and leaping, frog-like, from leaf to leaf--guarded against falling by the clammy sponge-disks of its feet--soon disappeared amid the foliage.
ventricoseadjective
having a swelling on one side
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a hollow formed by one of its huge ventricose leaves was the natural reservoir he had noticed--the gathering of dew and rain, which the rays of the sun could never reach.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Ere long, he had succeeded in reaching a main fork of the _ceiba_, where nestled one of the largest of the wild pines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It was this singular creature whose voice Herbert had been hearing throughout the livelong night; and which, in constant chorus with others of its kind, had recalled to his memory the groaning and working of the _Sea Nymph_ in a storm.
