used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
archangelnounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪndʒəl/
an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
chasms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
empiresnounUS /ˈempaɪərz/
plural of “empire” — the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
EternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
opinion or judgment
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
galaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
the sound of laughing
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
the force of workers available
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
minioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
portioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading The destinies of men and empires are then portioned forth for the coming year, and, unconsciously to ourselves, our fates become minioned to the stars.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
usheringverbUS /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On that night, it is said that there are given to the spirits that we see not a privilege and a power; the dead are troubled in their forgotten graves, and men feast and laugh, while demon and angel are contending for their doom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AND the STARS sat, each on his ruby throne, and watched with sleepless eyes upon the world.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was the night ushering in the new year, a night on which every star receives from the archangel that then visits the universal galaxy its peculiar charge.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A hushed and solemn night is that in which the dark gates of time open to receive the ghost of the Dead Year, and the young and radiant Stranger rushes forth from the clouded chasms of Eternity.
