used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
(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 Here all nature besides was subordinate to the everlasting hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
battle-field
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From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Here all nature besides was subordinate to the everlasting hills.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
cancelledadjectiveUS /ˈkænsəld/
(of events) no longer planned or scheduled
From this reading The dark, mysterious, heavily-wooded Cumberland spurs cancelled the rest of the universe.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading The dark, mysterious, heavily-wooded Cumberland spurs cancelled the rest of the universe.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The dark, mysterious, heavily-wooded Cumberland spurs cancelled the rest of the universe.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Here all nature besides was subordinate to the everlasting hills.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
heavily-wooded
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From this reading The dark, mysterious, heavily-wooded Cumberland spurs cancelled the rest of the universe.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here all nature besides was subordinate to the everlasting hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Here all nature besides was subordinate to the everlasting hills.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
the act of departing
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The dark, mysterious, heavily-wooded Cumberland spurs cancelled the rest of the universe.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Here all nature besides was subordinate to the everlasting hills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The dark, mysterious, heavily-wooded Cumberland spurs cancelled the rest of the universe.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The dark, mysterious, heavily-wooded Cumberland spurs cancelled the rest of the universe.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading Here all nature besides was subordinate to the everlasting hills.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
sunsetsnounUS /ˈsʌnsets/
plural of “sunset” — the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They piled, one above another, their long, craggy, horizontal barriers against the clouds, and limited the infinite sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here all nature besides was subordinate to the everlasting hills.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The dark, mysterious, heavily-wooded Cumberland spurs cancelled the rest of the universe.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The sun was dragged down beyond them before the day was done, leaving the afternoon valley dominated by their moody shadows.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here all nature besides was subordinate to the everlasting hills.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE great sun that went down over the vast sweeps of the battle-field, and slipped into the dawning day lying in wait beyond the wide horizon, had a potent solemnity and majestic breadth of effect, which were lacking in the sunsets of the mountains, despite their melancholy.
