used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading His senses seemed supernaturally acute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
Andy
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From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He watched the lazy figure cross the lawn, glancing back at the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
travel across or pass over
From this reading He watched the lazy figure cross the lawn, glancing back at the house.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
DREGSnounUS /dreɡz/
sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
eavesdroppingverbUS /ˈiːvzdrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He watched the lazy figure cross the lawn, glancing back at the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He watched the lazy figure cross the lawn, glancing back at the house.
a state of high honor
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He watched the lazy figure cross the lawn, glancing back at the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His senses seemed supernaturally acute.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He watched the lazy figure cross the lawn, glancing back at the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
immediately past
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading He watched the lazy figure cross the lawn, glancing back at the house.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading He watched the lazy figure cross the lawn, glancing back at the house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
Norton
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From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
with speed
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His senses seemed supernaturally acute.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading His senses seemed supernaturally acute.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
supernaturallyadverb
in a supernatural manner
From this reading His senses seemed supernaturally acute.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He stood drinking in for the last time the perfumed sweetness and languor of the Southern night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He watched the lazy figure cross the lawn, glancing back at the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE DREGS IN THE CUP Norton walked quickly to the window, drew back the draperies, opened the casement and looked out to see if Andy were eavesdropping.
zenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The full moon, at its zenith, was shining in a quiet glory, uncanny in its dazzling brilliance.
