adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Moreover, I shall not let my shadows make a background for the banker's general prosperity.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Moreover, I shall not let my shadows make a background for the banker's general prosperity.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Moreover, I shall not let my shadows make a background for the banker's general prosperity.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
good-heartedadjective
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
IMPULSEnounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly an impulse seized me, and I resolved to obey it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
lengthenverbUS /ˈleŋθən/
make longer
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, I shall not let my shadows make a background for the banker's general prosperity.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Moreover, I shall not let my shadows make a background for the banker's general prosperity.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly an impulse seized me, and I resolved to obey it.
mopingverbUS /ˈmoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “mope” — move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, I shall not let my shadows make a background for the banker's general prosperity.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/
be obedient to
From this reading Suddenly an impulse seized me, and I resolved to obey it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Moreover, I shall not let my shadows make a background for the banker's general prosperity.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Suddenly an impulse seized me, and I resolved to obey it.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Suddenly an impulse seized me, and I resolved to obey it.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly an impulse seized me, and I resolved to obey it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly an impulse seized me, and I resolved to obey it.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading AN IMPULSE For nearly an hour I sat listlessly in my chair and watched the shadows lengthen across the valley.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If I can go downstairs to-morrow, I can go just as well to-night," I said, "and go I will.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She shall not have a shadow on her first evening with her lover, and she's too good-hearted to enjoy it wholly if she thinks I'm moping and sighing in my room.
