used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
circumspectlyadverb
in a cagey manner
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
coincidentadjectiveUS /koʊˈɪnsədənt/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
ten 10s
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
Lindheim
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From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
engage in
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was a good night for my purpose, being bright and obscure at intervals as great banks of drifting clouds passed over the moon.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
in the near future
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
Von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went through and began to make my way more circumspectly on the private grounds through the thick belt of wood which encircled the moat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I soon arrived at the gate, which did not stop me this time.
which person or people
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
withdrawingverbUS /wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading To the water's edge was but some two hundred paces, and coincident with my reaching it, the moon shone forth and gave me, like the withdrawing of a veil, a perfect view of the house and its surroundings.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE LIGHT IN THE WOOD After dinner I left Von Lindheim, who was tired with his long ride after a sleepless night, and set out from the inn for a closer inspection of the Monastery.
