used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Pools of gloom lay between the fields of silvery vapour.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
blunderedverbUS /ˈblʌndərd/
past form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
the act of burning something
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Pools of gloom lay between the fields of silvery vapour.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Pools of gloom lay between the fields of silvery vapour.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pools of gloom lay between the fields of silvery vapour.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
an old word for “no”
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
by chance
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
PoolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Pools of gloom lay between the fields of silvery vapour.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Pools of gloom lay between the fields of silvery vapour.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
push forcefully
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Houses were burning in the town below, a red haze of smoke and light pouring from the place as from a pit.
TristannounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading Pools of gloom lay between the fields of silvery vapour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tristan, strong man that he was, blundered out from the hall much as Peter fled from before the face of Christ.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The night breeze played upon his face as he reached the terrace; the stars were bright in the heavens, the moon streaming up through mountainous clouds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The thrust was perhaps the more bitter seeing that he was innocent, nay, brimming with ardent faith.
