aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
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 While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
barricadedadjectiveUS /ˈbærəkeɪdɪd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
cannot
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From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/
an iconic mental representation
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
patrie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
Pongprongperesklang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
Tambraugtararronc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were so entirely of the elements and the passions that I cannot utter them in an idea, but only in an image.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It seemed to me that we were barricaded in this church, but we could not tell what was happening outside the church.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pongprongperesklang pour la patrie, Tambraugtararronc pour la patrie. which I feel sure was the best and most pointed reply.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While all this was happening feelings quite indescribable crowded about my own darkening brain, as the clouds crowded above the darkening church.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The monstrous and terrible jewels of the windows darkened or glistened under moving shadow or light, but the nature of that light and the shapes of those shadows we did not know and hardly dared to guess.
