used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Landless covered his face with his hands.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Landless covered his face with his hands.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
flitted
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From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Landless covered his face with his hands.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Landless covered his face with his hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
LandlessadjectiveUS /ˈlændləs/
owning no land
From this reading Landless covered his face with his hands.
lickverbUS /lɪk/
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
for more time
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
rosily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
not in physical motion
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The shadows grew longer and the cloud castles began to flush rosily, though the sun still rode above the tree tops.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
having passed out of existence
From this reading They vanished, and from out the stillness of the glades came the sudden, startled barking of a fox.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A purple light filled the aisles of the forest, through which a herd of deer, making for some accustomed lick, passed like a phantom troop.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Landless covered his face with his hands.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A shadow darted across a sunlit alley from gloom to gloom, paused on the outskirts of the wood below the crags while one might count ten, then turned and flitted back into the darkness from whence it came.
