used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE END OF A DREAM The dark of the moon was come.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
exhale hard
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE END OF A DREAM The dark of the moon was come.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE END OF A DREAM The dark of the moon was come.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE END OF A DREAM The dark of the moon was come.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF A DREAM The dark of the moon was come.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
a state of high honor
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
heat-lightning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
lullingverbUS /ˈlʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE END OF A DREAM The dark of the moon was come.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Through these not a star showed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF A DREAM The dark of the moon was come.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
ridge-tops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
roofedadjectiveUS /ruːft/
covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Through these not a star showed.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Through these not a star showed.
make steady
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that day the sun had baked, and the steady south blow had been like the draught of an oven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF A DREAM The dark of the moon was come.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Through these not a star showed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through these not a star showed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE END OF A DREAM The dark of the moon was come.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading But now and then, for an instant, the post sprang into sight out of the blackness to the weird play of the heat-lightning.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As evening came, brushing a glory of red from the sky, the wind quickened, instead of lulling, and fetched up clouds that rested on the ridge-tops and roofed the wide valley.
