adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am the master in Kinesma, not thou!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
AwayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Away, witch!” he yelled.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
fiercenessnoun
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
flinchverbUS /flɪntʃ/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Away, witch!” he yelled.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am the master in Kinesma, not thou!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
Kinesma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am the master in Kinesma, not thou!
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “I am the master in Kinesma, not thou!
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am the master in Kinesma, not thou!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
paler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am the master in Kinesma, not thou!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “I am the master in Kinesma, not thou!
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps she grew a shade paler, perhaps her hands were tightly clasped in order that they might not tremble; but she did not flinch from the encounter.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading “Away, witch!” he yelled.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Away, or--” The fierceness with which he swung and cracked the whip was more threatening than any words.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Away, witch!” he yelled.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Father!” she cried, in an earnest, piteous tone, “what is it you do?”
