used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
aflameadjectiveUS /əˈfleɪm/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
BLOOMnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
bonfiresnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪərz/
plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
the act of burning something
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
the first light of day
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
start firing a weapon
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
frostedadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːstəd/
(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
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 I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
iciclesnounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
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 “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
recurring again and again
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
not in physical motion
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
teepes
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From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
Thoreau's
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From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
to-day
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From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
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 There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
unstainedadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪnd/
not stained
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The light was purple and cold and solemn, the moon still hung in the gray of the western sky, but in the East there was a glorious band of crimson and the mountain tops looked as if aflame with little bonfires.
at the time that
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When dawn came I rose, went to the door and threw it wide and stepped outside into the unstained air of the morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a carpet of snow on the ground, the bushes were like gleaming teepes, and the limbs of the pine trees were weighted with icicles.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I repeated to myself Thoreau’s words: “God exhibits himself in a frosted bush to-day, as much as he did in a burning one to Moses.”
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM ANOTHER YEAR” I SAT by my fire throughout the long night.
