used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
anew
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
(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 the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The Prince listened to it with keen delight.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
EmbernounUS /ˈembər/
a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
at any time
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
brought together in one place
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The Prince listened to it with keen delight.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The Prince listened to it with keen delight.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
not any; not one
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the way before them seemed a way of brightness, though it led across a Plain as grey and desolate as it had been before; but they knew that no perils lay in wait for them, and that every step led them safely on.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
whisperings
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From this reading Ever and again her laughter rang out low and clear, not the echoing, mocking laughter, known so well to the evil fairies of that land, but a laugh of rippling music, as if all sweet sounds, all gentle whisperings of the fire were caught up and gathered into it.
WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
in the company of; together with
From this reading With what happiness Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch resumed their journey!
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading While the Shadow Witch talked gaily with the Prince, she turned to him a face as radiant as though a light shone through it from within.
