adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Her husband beamed on her, and looked as if his cup was overflowing.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Her husband beamed on her, and looked as if his cup was overflowing.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
DON'T
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From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband beamed on her, and looked as if his cup was overflowing.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband beamed on her, and looked as if his cup was overflowing.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her husband beamed on her, and looked as if his cup was overflowing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No reference whatever was made to the morning.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
MEpronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading No reference whatever was made to the morning.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No reference whatever was made to the morning.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading Her husband beamed on her, and looked as if his cup was overflowing.
paler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading No reference whatever was made to the morning.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
Reuben's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No reference whatever was made to the morning.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
THINKverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No reference whatever was made to the morning.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading No reference whatever was made to the morning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Yocomb no longer spoke on religious themes directly, but she seemed to me the Gospel embodied, as with natural kindly grace she presided at her home table.
Yocomb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "DON'T THINK OF ME" Mrs. Yocomb appeared at supper, serene and cheerful; but she was paler than usual, and she still looked like one who had but just descended from a lofty spiritual height.
Zillah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reuben's frank, boyish eyes often turned toward her in their simple devotion, while Zillah, who sat next to her, had many a whispered confidence to give.
