used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading It was the Gorgon of the northland, alluring, destructive, irresistible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Light, luxury and vice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading It was a temple dedicated to the worship of the Gods of the Wilderness.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading It was the Gorgon of the northland, alluring, destructive, irresistible.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
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From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
excessesnounUS /ˌekˈsesɪz/
plural of “excess” — a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It was a temple dedicated to the worship of the Gods of the Wilderness.
GorgonnounUS /ˈɡɔːrɡən/
(Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone
From this reading It was the Gorgon of the northland, alluring, destructive, irresistible.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading It was the Gorgon of the northland, alluring, destructive, irresistible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Gorgon of the northland, alluring, destructive, irresistible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
LEAPINGnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Light, luxury and vice.
roused to anger
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
northlandnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading It was the Gorgon of the northland, alluring, destructive, irresistible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the Gorgon of the northland, alluring, destructive, irresistible.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
summingverbUS /ˈsʌmɪŋ/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It was a temple dedicated to the worship of the Gods of the Wilderness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Light, luxury and vice.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
which person or people
From this reading Such was the summing up of Dr. Bill, and the few who paused in the mad riot for a moment's sober thought.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading It was a temple dedicated to the worship of the Gods of the Wilderness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading It was a temple dedicated to the worship of the Gods of the Wilderness.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading A NIGHT IN LEAPING HORSE Leaping Horse was a beacon which reflected its ruddy light upon the night sky, a sign, a lure to the yearning hearts at distant points, toiling for the wage with which to pay for sharing in its wild excesses.
