adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He missed no opportunity to advance himself in Elnora’s graces.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
AMMON
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From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the end of the month he was no nearer any sort of understanding with her than he had been at the beginning.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of the month he was no nearer any sort of understanding with her than he had been at the beginning.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading At the end of the month he was no nearer any sort of understanding with her than he had been at the beginning.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
COMEverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
ELNORA
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From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
Elnora's
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From this reading He missed no opportunity to advance himself in Elnora’s graces.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of the month he was no nearer any sort of understanding with her than he had been at the beginning.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He missed no opportunity to advance himself in Elnora’s graces.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He missed no opportunity to advance himself in Elnora’s graces.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the end of the month he was no nearer any sort of understanding with her than he had been at the beginning.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He missed no opportunity to advance himself in Elnora’s graces.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
huntsnounUS /hʌnts/
plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He missed no opportunity to advance himself in Elnora’s graces.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
KNEELS
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From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
LIMBERLOST
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From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He missed no opportunity to advance himself in Elnora’s graces.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
mothnounUS /mɔːθ/
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading At the end of the month he was no nearer any sort of understanding with her than he had been at the beginning.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He missed no opportunity to advance himself in Elnora’s graces.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He missed no opportunity to advance himself in Elnora’s graces.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
PHILIPnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading At the end of the month he was no nearer any sort of understanding with her than he had been at the beginning.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
STRANGERSnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At the end of the month he was no nearer any sort of understanding with her than he had been at the beginning.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everything was as it had been, with the difference that Philip was now an avowed suitor.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading At the end of the month he was no nearer any sort of understanding with her than he had been at the beginning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST The month which followed was a reproduction of the previous June.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There were long moth hunts, days of specimen gathering, wonderful hours with great books, big dinners all of them helped to prepare, and perfect nights filled with music.
