used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading We have no call to set the harsh-toned jangling old bell in motion.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We have no call to set the harsh-toned jangling old bell in motion.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door is open and the hall is swept for guests.
to come or go into
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The door is open and the hall is swept for guests.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The door is open and the hall is swept for guests.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
harsh-toned
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From this reading We have no call to set the harsh-toned jangling old bell in motion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have no call to set the harsh-toned jangling old bell in motion.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
Hostage's
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From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door is open and the hall is swept for guests.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
janglingadjective
like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together
From this reading We have no call to set the harsh-toned jangling old bell in motion.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
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 reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading We have no call to set the harsh-toned jangling old bell in motion.
not any; not one
From this reading We have no call to set the harsh-toned jangling old bell in motion.
O'Mahonys
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From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We have no call to set the harsh-toned jangling old bell in motion.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door is open and the hall is swept for guests.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
pushesnounUS /ˈpʊʃəz/
plural of “push” — the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
reddenedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We have no call to set the harsh-toned jangling old bell in motion.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
possessing sweep
From this reading The door is open and the hall is swept for guests.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
precisely as stated
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading This hour of waning day marked a unique occurrence in the annals of the House of the Hostage’s Tears.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We enter the crumbling portals of the ancient convent of the O’Mahonys for a final visit.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reddened sun, with its promise of a kindly morrow, hangs low in the western heavens and pushes the long shadow of the gateway onward to the very steps of the building.
