used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
have
From this reading Bear Cat Stacy sat there immersed in reverie.
for the reason that
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Bear Cat Stacy sat there immersed in reverie.
dwelling-house
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From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
guitarsnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːrz/
plural of “guitar” — a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Bear Cat Stacy sat there immersed in reverie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
low-hanging
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From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
become covered with mist
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
the light of the Moon
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
nocturnenoun
a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
Pendleton's
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From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
plaintivelyadverbUS /ˈpleɪntaɪvli/
in a plaintive manner
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading Bear Cat Stacy sat there immersed in reverie.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bear Cat Stacy sat there immersed in reverie.
an educational institution
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
with low volume
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
Stacy
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From this reading Bear Cat Stacy sat there immersed in reverie.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading The stars were large and low-hanging and a pale mist tempered the slopes that rose in a nocturne of majesty and peace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bear Cat Stacy sat there immersed in reverie.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the porch of Miss Pendleton's house that night, guitars were tinkling.
in or at the place that
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was seeing such a school grow up on the spot where he had hoped to build a house for Blossom and himself--then that vision faded and his face grew set because the other and more personal picture had intervened--the picture of the dwelling-house to which he had looked forward.
whippoorwillsnounUS /ˈwɪpərwɪlz/
plural of “whippoorwill” — American nocturnal goatsucker with grey-and-white plumage
From this reading From inside came the glow of shaded lamps softly amber--and outside along the hillsides where the whippoorwills called plaintively, slept a silver wash of moonlight.
