used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
(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 So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
hot-house
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From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
Merrick's
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From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
Merricksdale
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From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
the light of the Moon
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
MOONSHINEnounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading MOONSHINE.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
determined
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
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 Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
at the time that
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
a Caucasian
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not white and silvery, but as it were gilded and mellowed with the summer warmth.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading So while gas and hot-house flowers had it all their own way in the house at Merricksdale, over the rest of the outside world the wondrous moonlight reigned supreme.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading After the day of rain, and the afternoon of clearing wind and clouds, the evening of Mrs. Merrick's party passed into one of those strange, unearthly nights when the whole world seems resolved into moonlight and a midsummer night's dream.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Step by step it invaded the opening ranks of forest trees; and dark shadows wound noiselessly away from the close pursuit.
