used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The band of Shadows caught their breath in wonder at the glorious sight.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The band of Shadows caught their breath in wonder at the glorious sight.
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The band of Shadows caught their breath in wonder at the glorious sight.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading In King Red Flame’s garden it was brilliant noonday.
the act of burning something
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The band of Shadows caught their breath in wonder at the glorious sight.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
CoalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
EmbernounUS /ˈembər/
a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
Flame's
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From this reading In King Red Flame’s garden it was brilliant noonday.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In King Red Flame’s garden it was brilliant noonday.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The band of Shadows caught their breath in wonder at the glorious sight.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In King Red Flame’s garden it was brilliant noonday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In King Red Flame’s garden it was brilliant noonday.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In King Red Flame’s garden it was brilliant noonday.
held up in the air
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading In King Red Flame’s garden it was brilliant noonday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In King Red Flame’s garden it was brilliant noonday.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The band of Shadows caught their breath in wonder at the glorious sight.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The band of Shadows caught their breath in wonder at the glorious sight.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Through the blossoming shrubs, the towers and walls of the Palace of Burning Coals glistened in fullest splendor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In King Red Flame’s garden it was brilliant noonday.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The trees waved their branches to a cloudless sky, the flowers lifted their beauteous heads in a clear and golden light.
accept gladly
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Prince Ember and the Shadow Witch approaching, beheld them shining as if in welcome.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The band of Shadows caught their breath in wonder at the glorious sight.
