used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
AVENGERS
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From this reading THE AVENGERS BAFFLED.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
BAFFLEDnounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading THE AVENGERS BAFFLED.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But through the forests stalk the enemies of mankind, proving that “man is a human wolf.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading But through the forests stalk the enemies of mankind, proving that “man is a human wolf.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Night in the forest of the Illinois.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But through the forests stalk the enemies of mankind, proving that “man is a human wolf.”
fresheningverbUS /ˈfreʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
hootnounUS /huːt/
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But through the forests stalk the enemies of mankind, proving that “man is a human wolf.”
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Night in the forest of the Illinois.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Night in the forest of the Illinois.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But through the forests stalk the enemies of mankind, proving that “man is a human wolf.”
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading But through the forests stalk the enemies of mankind, proving that “man is a human wolf.”
not able to be found
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
musicallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːzɪkli/
in a musical manner
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night in the forest of the Illinois.
nightingalenounUS /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Night in the forest of the Illinois.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading But through the forests stalk the enemies of mankind, proving that “man is a human wolf.”
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
reëchoes
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From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
slumbers
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From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading But through the forests stalk the enemies of mankind, proving that “man is a human wolf.”
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
star-lit
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From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But through the forests stalk the enemies of mankind, proving that “man is a human wolf.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AVENGERS BAFFLED.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading Not a star is missing in the azure canopy, and the notes of the nightingale tinkle musically in the freshening breeze.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The cry of the panther is not heard; the owl seems to be feasting himself upon some delicious morsel won by his prying eyes and sharp claws, for his hoot reëchoes not through the star-lit wood, nor does the frightful howl of the wolf, the terror of new countries, disturb the slumbers of nature.
