Chapter XXX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

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From this reading The acacias gently wave, and the aspens tenderly quiver in the languid air.

plural of “advance” — a movement forward

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

moving forward

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

(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 A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

a deep yellow color

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

plural of “aspen” — any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind

From this reading The acacias gently wave, and the aspens tenderly quiver in the languid air.

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From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

plural of “chirp” — a sharp sound made by small birds or insects

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

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From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

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From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

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From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

at any time

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

a wide scope

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

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From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

plural of “flush” — the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

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From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The acacias gently wave, and the aspens tenderly quiver in the languid air.

experiencing or expressing gladness or joy

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

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From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

coins made of gold

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading The acacias gently wave, and the aspens tenderly quiver in the languid air.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

engage in

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

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From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

reduced to liquid form by heating

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

a particular point in time

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

a woman religious

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading The acacias gently wave, and the aspens tenderly quiver in the languid air.

third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

with low volume

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading The acacias gently wave, and the aspens tenderly quiver in the languid air.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

very small

From this reading Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

of the highest quality

From this reading +FOREGLEAMS+ IT is evening; the air is soft and balmy, the gorgeous sunset flushes the mountain tops, and falling on the gladsome river causes it to glitter like molten gold.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.

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 Now the dragon-fly awakes, and the glancing fish make ripple on the water: the cricket chirps, and the glow-worm and her sister, the fire-fly, prepare their tiny lamps.

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From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

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 acacias gently wave, and the aspens tenderly quiver in the languid air.

made of or covered with wax

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

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From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

which person or people

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading A moment, and the amber sun sinks below the horizon, and white-robed twilight advances stealthily, as a holy nun bearing incense; softly she distils with fairy fingers, the sparkling dew-drops, and the water-lilies close their waxen petals, and the birds fold their weary wings, all but the nightingale, who ever maketh melody.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The advancing steamer, heavy with its freight of human hearts, their loves and their cares, is enveloped in a glow of hazy light; the clear mirror of the crystal Hudson reflects the blue, unclouded expanse of the heavens.