(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yes, the moving gleams were all massed together now.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were travelling on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
fleecenounUS /fliːs/
the wool of a sheep or similar animal
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading Yes, the moving gleams were all massed together now.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
It's
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From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
Marise
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From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
massedverbUS /mæst/
past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading Yes, the moving gleams were all massed together now.
in motion
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yes, the moving gleams were all massed together now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
rose-and-gold
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From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
cut with a saw
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
the rays of the sun
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
TERRACEnounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were travelling on.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It's like stray sheep of the golden fleece," she thought, "being herded by an invisible shepherd to join the flock."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Yes, the moving gleams were all massed together now.
in the direction of
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading But they were travelling on.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Gazing out, between the dark slim trunks of pines, she saw the sunlight moving slowly from rock to rock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yes, the moving gleams were all massed together now.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TERRACE Marise stood on the high terrace which looked towards the rose-and-gold gulf of the Canyon.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, the moving gleams were all massed together now.
