used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
bayounounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
EMOTIONSnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
half the width of an em
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
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 Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
massenounUS /mæs/
a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
moon'snounUS /muːnz/
possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
the light of the Moon
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
morassnounUS /mərˈæs/
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
outridersnounUS /ˈaʊtraɪdərz/
plural of “outrider” — an escort who rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard)
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
PantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
patrolledverbUS /pəˈtroʊld/
inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
poplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
in the near future
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
any competition
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
SANCERRE
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From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
sassafrasnounUS /ˈsæsəfræs/
yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
shunningnounUS /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/
deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
spring-time
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From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
a shaky motion
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
UNDERGOESverbUS /ˈʌndərɡoʊz/
third-person singular of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
VARIEDadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
accept gladly
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And while the triumphant moonlight took possession of a splendid province, the thousand voices of the forest murmured at midnight a welcome to the conqueror.
a Caucasian
From this reading Its white splendor tiptoed along the outskirts of impenetrable thickets, or danced gayly down majestic glades, patrolled by oak and hickory, sassafras, and poplar trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE UNDERGOES MANY VARIED EMOTIONS The full moon of May, the moon of old corn, shone down upon a virgin forest bounding with the high pulse of a ripe spring-time.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Panting for breath, and worn with the friction of their race for freedom through swamps and woods, de Sancerre and his companions, after long hours of hurried flight, paused to recover their strength, far to the southward of the City of the Sun.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Presently, shunning a menacing morass, the silvery outriders of the moon’s array would file along a narrow bayou or charge _en masse_ across the broad surface of a trembling lake.
