adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people of France, like the peoples of many other nations, are losing God in a cloud of priest-craft.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I have tried," he resumed quietly, "as I say, to proclaim the thoughts of many!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
bee-like
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From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The people of France, like the peoples of many other nations, are losing God in a cloud of priest-craft.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
cranedverbUS /kreɪnd/
past form of “crane” — stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
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 The people of France, like the peoples of many other nations, are losing God in a cloud of priest-craft.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have tried," he resumed quietly, "as I say, to proclaim the thoughts of many!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The people of France, like the peoples of many other nations, are losing God in a cloud of priest-craft.
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The people of France, like the peoples of many other nations, are losing God in a cloud of priest-craft.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
monotonenounUS /ˈmɑːnətoʊn/
an unchanging intonation
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The people of France, like the peoples of many other nations, are losing God in a cloud of priest-craft.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The people of France, like the peoples of many other nations, are losing God in a cloud of priest-craft.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading The people of France, like the peoples of many other nations, are losing God in a cloud of priest-craft.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
priest-craft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The people of France, like the peoples of many other nations, are losing God in a cloud of priest-craft.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading "I have tried," he resumed quietly, "as I say, to proclaim the thoughts of many!
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading "I have tried," he resumed quietly, "as I say, to proclaim the thoughts of many!
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "I have tried," he resumed quietly, "as I say, to proclaim the thoughts of many!
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I have tried," he resumed quietly, "as I say, to proclaim the thoughts of many!
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I have tried," he resumed quietly, "as I say, to proclaim the thoughts of many!
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
tip-toe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "I have tried," he resumed quietly, "as I say, to proclaim the thoughts of many!
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He paused till the murmur of enthusiasm at mention of the name by which he was known through France should have ceased.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It rose on the air in a sort of bee-like humming monotone, and then died away, while many people stood on tip-toe and craned their necks eagerly over each other's shoulders to catch a glimpse of the daring writer whose works threatened to upset a greater power than any throne, the Roman Church.
yonderadjectiveUS /ˈjɑːndər/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Look up to this broad canopy of heaven,--look up to yonder driving clouds heavy with rain, through which the great sun gleams like a golden shield,--that is the temple of the real God!
