used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
anew
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An impressive silence had succeeded the turmoils of the storm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
blaredverbUS /blerd/
past form of “blare” — make a strident sound
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
Clotilda
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From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
covesnounUS /koʊvz/
plural of “cove” — a small inlet
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
cup-like
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From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading No more the echo repeated the sonorous proclamation of the imperious thunder.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
only a very short time before
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
how
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From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading No more the echo repeated the sonorous proclamation of the imperious thunder.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading An impressive silence had succeeded the turmoils of the storm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
keyedadjectiveUS /kiːd/
fitted with or secured by a key
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
low-hanging
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From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
lyricaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪkəl/
suitable for or suggestive of singing
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
moisture-weighted
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From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more the echo repeated the sonorous proclamation of the imperious thunder.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
myriads
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From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
not any; not one
From this reading No more the echo repeated the sonorous proclamation of the imperious thunder.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An impressive silence had succeeded the turmoils of the storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
Pinnott
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From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading No more the echo repeated the sonorous proclamation of the imperious thunder.
quitted
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From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
recurring again and again
From this reading No more the echo repeated the sonorous proclamation of the imperious thunder.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading An impressive silence had succeeded the turmoils of the storm.
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 glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
sonorousadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːnərəs/
full and loud and deep
From this reading No more the echo repeated the sonorous proclamation of the imperious thunder.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading An impressive silence had succeeded the turmoils of the storm.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading An impressive silence had succeeded the turmoils of the storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading No more the echo repeated the sonorous proclamation of the imperious thunder.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a long time after Lloyd had quitted the place Clotilda Pinnott stood on the porch and listened to his retreating footsteps.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
trumpetingverbUS /ˈtrʌmpətɪŋ/
-ing form of “trumpet” — proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
turmoils
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From this reading An impressive silence had succeeded the turmoils of the storm.
uncomprehendedadjective
not fully understood
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The glancing lyrical notes of the rain, falling on the ear like myriads of uncomprehended words keyed to harmony in rhythmic measure, had left but now and again the patter of glittering silver drops from the low-hanging boughs of some moisture-weighted tree.
but in spite of that
From this reading One could hardly realise how the trumpeting wind had blared through those narrow, deep, mute valleys with their yet more secluded, cup-like coves.
