Rhapsody on a Windy Night

Rhapsody on a Windy Night Glossary

Rhapsody

NOUN

1 An effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling.

1.1 (Music) A free instrumental composition in one extended movement, typically one that is emotional in character.

2. (in ancient Greece) an epic poem, or part of a poem, of a suitable length for recitation at one time.

Lunar

ADJECTIVE

Of, determined by, or resembling the moon

Synthesis

NOUN

The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole.

Incantation

NOUN

A series of words said as a magic spell or charm.

Fatalistic

ADJECTIVE

Relating to or characteristic of the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.

Rancid

ADJECTIVE

(of foods containing fat or oil) smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale.

“La lune ne garde aucune rancune”

"The moon does not hold grudges"

Feeble

ADJECTIVE

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

Cologne

NOUN

Eau de cologne or similarly scented toilet water.

PROPER NOUN

A city in western Germany

Nocturnal

ADJECTIVE

Done, occurring, or active at night.

Mount

VERB

1. Climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface)

2. (of a male mammal or bird) assume a position on top of (a female) in order to copulate.

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