adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
ADVENTURESnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
ANGELO
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From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
benightedadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
overtaken by night or darkness
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
coursingnounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪŋ/
hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
eyeletsnounUS /ˈaɪləts/
plural of “eyelet” — a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
glimmered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
high-road
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
marblenounUS /ˈmɑːrbəl/
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
RisingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
twinklings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Angelo promised her that she should rest after the morning light had come; but she assured him that she could bear fatigue, and her firm cheerfulness lent his heart vigour.
VITTORIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They walked swiftly, keeping brisk ears for sound of hoof or foot behind them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading ADVENTURES OF VITTORIA AND ANGELO Nothing was distinguishable for the flying couple save the high-road winding under rock and forest, and here and there a coursing water in the depths of the ravines, that showed like a vein in black marble.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At times they were hooded with the darkness, which came on them as if, as benighted children fancy, their faces were about to meet the shaggy breast of the forest.
woodmen
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From this reading Rising up to lighter air, they had sight of distant twinklings: it might be city, or autumn weed, or fires of the woodmen, or beacon fires: they glimmered like eyelets to the mystery of the vast unseen land.
