used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It was a morning on which one was glad to be alive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a morning on which one was glad to be alive.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
champagne-like
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From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/
of the color of cream
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
dead-white
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From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
erminenounUS /ˈɜːrmən/
the expensive white fur of the ermine
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It was a morning on which one was glad to be alive.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
imperceptiblyadverbUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbli/
in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a morning on which one was glad to be alive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a morning on which one was glad to be alive.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
on one occasion
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a morning on which one was glad to be alive.
paler
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From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
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From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
SMOKE-ROOM
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From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
wavyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪvi/
(of hair) having waves
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
in or at the place that
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beyond the fringe of wavy palms which marked the shore the sea glittered and sparkled, its deep blue melting to a paler shade where on the horizon sea mingled with sky.
a Caucasian
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
windings
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From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Past the tangle of white and yellow houses where the city stood, a creamy dead-white edging of foam, like ermine laid on an azure mantle, marked the intricate windings of the coast until once more ocean, shore and sky imperceptibly blended in the glorious blue.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE SMOKE-ROOM The sun was up; but the air was still delightfully fresh and the verdure yet glistened with the heavy night dews.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The champagne-like quality of the air sent a zest for action thrilling through my veins.
