afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
bendedadjectiveUS /ˈbendɪd/
used of the back and knees; stooped
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "That is enough!" cried her father's impatient voice.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "That is enough!" cried her father's impatient voice.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "That is enough!" cried her father's impatient voice.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
gem-cutter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That is enough!" cried her father's impatient voice.
HeronnounUS /ˈherən/
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading "That is enough!" cried her father's impatient voice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is enough!" cried her father's impatient voice.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
MelissanounUS /məˈlɪsə/
a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is enough!" cried her father's impatient voice.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "That is enough!" cried her father's impatient voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Melissa, the artist's daughter, who had pulled it up, with bended knees and outstretched arms, panting for breath.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading An hour later Melissa again, and without any bidding, pulled up the screen as before, but it was so much too heavy for her that the effort brought the blood into her calm, fair face, as the deep, rough "That is enough" was again heard from the work-table.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The green screen slowly rose, covering the lower portion of the broad studio window where Heron, the gem-cutter, was at work.
work-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He glanced up at the flood of light which the blinding sun of Alexandria was pouring into the room, as it did every autumn afternoon; but as soon as the shadow fell on his work-table the old man's busy fingers were at work again, and he heeded his daughter no more.
