used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
CHARIOTnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
coquettenoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
the act of departing
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
flauntedverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪd/
past form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
the act of departing
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
a particular point in time
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
new-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
sylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Down, down, came the dark shade, pursued by the light, until the entire slope of the hill was radiant and the sad colored foliage flaunted in new-born gaiety.
usheringverbUS /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
venturesomeadjectiveUS /ˈventʃərsəm/
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
precisely as stated
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A single tree, at the very top, isolated from its sylvan neighbors, was bathed in the warm sunshine, receiving the earliest benediction of day.
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
at the time that
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
in or at the place that
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The venturesome rose, which had clambered as high as the second story, was gone; plucked, alas, by the wayward hand of a coquette.
which person or people
From this reading Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
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 Returning from the stable, where he had been looking after his horse, the soldier stood for a moment before the inn, when a flower fell at his feet, and, glancing over his shoulder, he perceived Susan, who was leaning from her window.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHARIOT Down the hill, facing the tavern, the shadows of night were slowly withdrawn, ushering in the day of the players' leaving.
