adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
Ah
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From this reading "Ah no, no!" cries she, slipping her hand within my arm, "Never, never that, you foolish Martin!"
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 OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Ah no, no!" cries she, slipping her hand within my arm, "Never, never that, you foolish Martin!"
athwartadverbUS /əˈθwɔːrt/
at right angles to the center line of a ship
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
BARTLEMY'S
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From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
BENEATHprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Ah no, no!" cries she, slipping her hand within my arm, "Never, never that, you foolish Martin!"
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And then, 'twixt my teeth, "Is it me you fear?"
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "Ah no, no!" cries she, slipping her hand within my arm, "Never, never that, you foolish Martin!"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Ah no, no!" cries she, slipping her hand within my arm, "Never, never that, you foolish Martin!"
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And then, 'twixt my teeth, "Is it me you fear?"
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Ah no, no!" cries she, slipping her hand within my arm, "Never, never that, you foolish Martin!"
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading "Ah no, no!" cries she, slipping her hand within my arm, "Never, never that, you foolish Martin!"
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
spake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading And then, 'twixt my teeth, "Is it me you fear?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, 'twixt my teeth, "Is it me you fear?"
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
TREEnounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
twixt
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From this reading And then, 'twixt my teeth, "Is it me you fear?"
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF MY ENCOUNTER BENEATH BARTLEMY'S TREE The moon was very bright, casting great, black shadows athwart our way, and now, once our familiar surroundings were left behind, we fell silent or spake only in low voices, awed by the universal hush of all things; for the night was very still and hot and breathless, not a leaf stirred and no sound to hear save the unceasing roar of the surf.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Martin," says she, very softly, "here is a night of such infinite quiet that I grow almost afraid--" "Of what?"
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I demanded, pausing to look down on her where she limped beside me.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Ah no, no!" cries she, slipping her hand within my arm, "Never, never that, you foolish Martin!"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And then, 'twixt my teeth, "Is it me you fear?"
