used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
the state of being absent
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
all-prevailing
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From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
blood-redadjective
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 blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
bluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
the act of burning something
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
burnishes
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From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
coastlinenounUS /ˈkoʊstlaɪn/
the outline of a coast
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
dimsverbUS /dɪmz/
third-person singular of “dim” — switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
one or the other of two
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
apart from; not including
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
extinguishverbUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
put an end to; kill
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
fadesnounUS /feɪdz/
plural of “fade” — a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
greensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
interposed
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From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
and nothing more
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
come together
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
obscuresverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
PurplesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəlz/
plural of “purple” — a purple color or pigment
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
redsnounUS /redz/
plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading It is as if a thick sheet of glass had been interposed between the observer and the rest of creation, with nothing tangible, nothing real except the one all-prevailing sensation of oppressive heat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
vieverbUS /vaɪ/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
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 A narrow strip of haze above the western horizon obscures the coastline and dims the burning rays of the setting sun.
in or at the place that
From this reading The blood-red ball, just visible above that indefinite line where ocean, sky and land might meet, burnishes the lazy leaden waves of the sea, oily and sluggish as if affected by the oppressive heat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Purples and blues, reds and greens vie with each other in a seeming desire to extinguish the burnt orange which fades but slowly and reluctantly.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Everywhere reigns the deep dusky yellow heat, with an utter absence of either sound or motion.
