used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
any thing at all
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
put or send forth
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The supper was finished.
your parents
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
jasminenounUS /ˈdʒæzmən/
any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
jinglesnounUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəlz/
plural of “jingle” — a metallic sound
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
Krzycki
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From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
Pani
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From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
recollectingverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
a male human offspring
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The supper was finished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The supper was finished.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading In the glass doors appeared the big full moon, which but recently arose slowly in the heaven, still ruddy after a bath in the evening twilight.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The supper was finished.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
at the time that
From this reading "To some folks it is sufficient, when anything jingles in their ears."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The company went to the salon in which prevailed coolness and the slight scent of jasmine blown in from the garden by the light evening breezes before the windows were closed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But recollecting that it would not be agreeable to Pani Krzycki if caustic remarks were directed against her son, he cast an uneasy look at her and became silent.
