used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
anew
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
Almy
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From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
make calm or still
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
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 nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
divisible by two
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
filamentnounUS /ˈfɪləmənt/
a very slender natural or synthetic fiber
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
glintingadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪntɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
Mazatzal
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From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
Sabbath-like
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From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
seven-dayadjective
lasting through a week
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
smokesnounUS /smoʊks/
plural of “smoke” — a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
not in physical motion
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
a special situation
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
unshrouded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading An almost Sabbath-like calm hovered over the valley, for even signal smokes had ceased to blur the horizon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The week was closing, the third of a mournful little series of seven-day happenings, the like of which Almy had never before experienced, and it was hoped might never know again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A new queen had come, hovering like silvery filament over the black barrier of the Mazatzal in a sky cloudless and glinting with myriad points of fire.
WoesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading "The Moon of Many Woes," as later it transpired the Indians had named the night goddess of November, was a thing of the past.
but in spite of that
From this reading The nights were cold and still, the days soft yet brilliant in the blaze of an unshrouded sun.
