used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A light was burning in his wife's room.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE JUDGMENT BAR He paused at the gate.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE JUDGMENT BAR He paused at the gate.
the act of burning something
From this reading A light was burning in his wife's room.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
fluted
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From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE JUDGMENT BAR He paused at the gate.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE JUDGMENT BAR He paused at the gate.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A light was burning in his wife's room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading THE JUDGMENT BAR He paused at the gate.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
staying power
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light was burning in his wife's room.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
a particular point in time
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading THE JUDGMENT BAR He paused at the gate.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A light was burning in his wife's room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
and nothing more
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JUDGMENT BAR He paused at the gate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His legs for the moment simply refused to go any further.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A light was burning in his wife's room.
a Caucasian
From this reading Its radiance streaming against the white fluted columns threw their shadows far out on the lawn.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A light was burning in his wife's room.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The fine old house seemed to slowly melt in the starlight into a solemn Court of Justice set on the highest hill of the world.
