used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
(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 The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
Barbara's
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From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
for the reason that
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
terminate
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
Denin
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From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
fire-music
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From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
for a limitless time
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
heartbreaknounUS /ˈhɑːrtbreɪk/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
hear with intention
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
something that is lost
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
held dear
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
the force of workers available
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
Mirador
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From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
a brief written record
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
unendingadjectiveUS /əˈnendɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He knew that higher than tragedy rang the notes of endless triumph; that the message of love went on forever beyond the break of the note of loss.
which person or people
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was a great wind wailing over the sea, on the day that Barbara's letter was brought to Denin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The wind seemed to come from the four corners of the earth, laden with all the stormy sorrow of the world since men and women first loved and lost each other.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Denin knew because he had heard through the fire-music of life, that there was another voice and another message for those who would listen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The voice was old as death and young as life, and the heartbreak of unending processions of lovers was the message it brought to the Mirador garden.
