used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A number of the inmates were flitting about the flower-laden, well-kept grounds.
(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 In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Witch asked what brought her to this stage of immorality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Witch asked what brought her to this stage of immorality.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
entrancingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A number of the inmates were flitting about the flower-laden, well-kept grounds.
flower-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A number of the inmates were flitting about the flower-laden, well-kept grounds.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
set up or found
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A number of the inmates were flitting about the flower-laden, well-kept grounds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
immoralitynounUS /ˌɪmərˈælɪti/
the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
From this reading The Witch asked what brought her to this stage of immorality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading A number of the inmates were flitting about the flower-laden, well-kept grounds.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of the inmates were flitting about the flower-laden, well-kept grounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
passion-scarred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
a human being
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
sensualismnoun
desire for sensual pleasures
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
seraphicadjective
of or relating to an angel of the first order
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
estrangement from god
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The Witch asked what brought her to this stage of immorality.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Witch asked what brought her to this stage of immorality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Witch asked what brought her to this stage of immorality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
well-keptadjective
kept in good condition
From this reading A number of the inmates were flitting about the flower-laden, well-kept grounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of the inmates were flitting about the flower-laden, well-kept grounds.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Witch asked what brought her to this stage of immorality.
at the time that
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
a Caucasian
From this reading She was dressed in some soft, flowing, white material which gave her more of a seraphic appearance than one of sensualism.
belonging to which person
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading In the evening at that most entrancing hour between daylight and dark, when all creation seems in a dreamy mood, the Witch found herself at the entrance of a gilded palace of sin.
but in spite of that
From this reading She approached one of exquisite beauty of person whose face was not yet passion-scarred.
