used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
in addition
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
make calm or still
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
dream-sea
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From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading It seemed to drug the senses.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
intense or sharp
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
gorsenoun
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to drug the senses.
Juliet
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From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
a course of conduct
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to drug the senses.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading It seemed to drug the senses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
shinglenounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/
building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
the upper part of anything
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The sea was like a dream-sea also, silver under the stars, barely rippling against the shingle, immensely and mysteriously calm.
migratory
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAGIC The scent of the gorse in the evening dew was as incense offered to the stars.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went along the path at the top of the cliff as one in a dream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To Juliet, wandering forth in the twilight after supper with Columbus, the exquisite fragrance was almost intoxicating.
