the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CONQUERING HERO IS DISPOSED TO BE HUMAN.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
bleaklyadverb
without hope
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
CONQUERINGnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading THE CONQUERING HERO IS DISPOSED TO BE HUMAN.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
having made preparations
From this reading THE CONQUERING HERO IS DISPOSED TO BE HUMAN.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
fire-light
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From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
GreenenounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE CONQUERING HERO IS DISPOSED TO BE HUMAN.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE CONQUERING HERO IS DISPOSED TO BE HUMAN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
invitinglyadverb
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONQUERING HERO IS DISPOSED TO BE HUMAN.
immediately past
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
narcissusnounUS /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/
bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
not any; not one
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
over-wash'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
with low volume
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONQUERING HERO IS DISPOSED TO BE HUMAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The atmosphere of this room was more invitingly domestic than that of any other room in Mrs. Tremont's somewhat bleakly luxurious home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The last rays of sunlight filtered softly through the rose silk curtains and blended with the ruddy glow of fire-light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONQUERING HERO IS DISPOSED TO BE HUMAN.
Tremont's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
well-filled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dusk of an autumn afternoon was closing in on the well-filled library of Mrs. Standish Tremont's Beacon street home.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Her lips are roses over-wash'd with dew, Or like the purple of narcissus' flower; No frost their fair, no wind doth waste their powers, But by her breath her beauties do renew."--_Robert Greene_.
