AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Far on the southern horizon the muttering thunder became heavier and more distinct.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
Berkley
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From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
cannonadenoun
intense and continuous artillery fire
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
cobnounUS /kɑːb/
nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Far on the southern horizon the muttering thunder became heavier and more distinct.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far on the southern horizon the muttering thunder became heavier and more distinct.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
fire-flies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Far on the southern horizon the muttering thunder became heavier and more distinct.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Far on the southern horizon the muttering thunder became heavier and more distinct.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
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 Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Far on the southern horizon the muttering thunder became heavier and more distinct.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Far on the southern horizon the muttering thunder became heavier and more distinct.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no wind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
palelyadverb
in a manner lacking interest or vitality
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
sailedverbUS /seɪld/
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
SeatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Far on the southern horizon the muttering thunder became heavier and more distinct.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
store-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
swalenoun
a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges)
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no wind.
ThousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Far on the southern horizon the muttering thunder became heavier and more distinct.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading A car full of leaf tobacco had been brought in that day, and Berkley secured a little of it for his pipe.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no wind.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Thousands of fire-flies sailed low in the damp swale beyond the store-house, or, clinging motionless to the long wet grass and vines, sparkled palely at intervals.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seated on the edge of the shaky veranda in the darkness, he filled and lighted his cob pipe and, smoking tranquilly, listened to the distant cannonade which had begun about sundown.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was no wind.
