used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Nita was walking alone in the grounds at twilight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nita was walking alone in the grounds at twilight.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
put or send forth
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
DoriannounUS /ˈdɔːriən/
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
a young female
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
gloamingnounUS /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Nita was walking alone in the grounds at twilight.
heart-sick
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From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nita was walking alone in the grounds at twilight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "IT IS THE RING."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "IT IS THE RING."
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
lace-curtains
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From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
love-breathing
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From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
Mountcastle
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From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
Nita
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From this reading Nita was walking alone in the grounds at twilight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
opalineadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpəliːn/
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
piningnounUS /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/
a feeling of deep longing
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "IT IS THE RING."
rosy-lilac
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From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
saltyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːlti/
engagingly stimulating or provocative
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
sicklenounUS /ˈsɪkəl/
an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
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 purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "IT IS THE RING."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Nita was walking alone in the grounds at twilight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She knew that Dorian Mountcastle was waiting there, heart-sick and restless, and pining for her presence.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Nita was walking alone in the grounds at twilight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nita was walking alone in the grounds at twilight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
white-robed
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From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
belonging to which person
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The purple shades of the gloaming were shot through by the opaline light of a new moon swinging like a silver sickle in a rosy-lilac sky, and a wind from the sea--cool, salty, and delicious--stirred the flowers, shaking out fragrance upon the languid, love-breathing air of June.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The beautiful white-robed girl, as she walked up and down the flowery paths, cast now and then glances of yearning tenderness toward one window of the house, through whose lace-curtains gleamed a dim, soft light.
