adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
Annette
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From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
chalk-block
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From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
chalk-rubble
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From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
Fellingham
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From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
InfantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
keen-tipped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
perplexities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
RoundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
shadowingnounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ.ɪŋ/
An advanced language learning technique where a student repeats speech immediately after hearing it.
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Here it was that Mr. Herbert Fellingham found Annette, a chalk-block for her chair, and a mound of chalk-rubble defending her from the keen-tipped breath of the east, now and then shadowing the smooth blue water, faintly, like reflections of a flight of gulls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Round under the cliffs by the sea, facing South, are warm seats in winter.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Those who write of their perplexities in descriptions comical in their length are unkind to them, by making them appear the simplest of the creatures of fiction; and most of us, I am sure, would incline to believe in them if they were only some bit more lightly touched.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The sun that shines there on a day of frost wraps you as in a mantle.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Infants are said to have their ideas, and why not young ladies?
