used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Day was breaking.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day was breaking.
true confidential information
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The luster of the moon had failed.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
GauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
grislyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The luster of the moon had failed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
lusternounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The luster of the moon had failed.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The luster of the moon had failed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The luster of the moon had failed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
express in words
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
sequesteredadjectiveUS /sɪˈkwestərd/
providing privacy or seclusion
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
spoliationnoun
(law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The luster of the moon had failed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
vandalnounUS /ˈvændəl/
someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
visibilitynounUS /ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye
From this reading Gaunt and grisly the old ruin began to increase in visibility.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Day was breaking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was difficult to say if the fine points of ornamentation had the more melancholy suggestion in the wanton spoliation where they were within easy reach, or in those heights and sequestered nooks where distance had saved them from the hand of the vandal.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading The full, gray, prosaic light emphasized details, whether of workmanship or wreck, which the silver beams had been inadequate to show.
