used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
anew
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Strange noises filled the air.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
next to; at the side of
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
intentionally conceived
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Strange noises filled the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
destroyed or killed
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
hissesnounUS /ˈhɪsɪz/
plural of “hiss” — a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
not any; not one
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Strange noises filled the air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
in the near future
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
except for; apart from
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange noises filled the air.
express a supposition
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strange noises filled the air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
communicated in words
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The waters of the river looked black, while above me were weird, fantastic forms leaping in the stillness of the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
at the time that
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes wailing sounds were wafted to me, which presently changed into hisses, until it seemed as if a thousand serpents were creeping all around me.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DARK DREAMS AND NIGHT SHADOWS I suppose I must have gone on blindly for some time, for when I again became conscious I stood beside a river, while tall trees waved their leafless branches overhead.
the words that are spoken
From this reading No words were spoken, no language was uttered, save that of wailing and hissing, and that somehow was indistinct, as if it existed in fancy and not in reality.
