adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Starting to her feet, her eyes met a sight which froze her blood with terror.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a low growl interrupted her meditation.
dustedverbUS /ˈdʌstɪd/
past form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Starting to her feet, her eyes met a sight which froze her blood with terror.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Starting to her feet, her eyes met a sight which froze her blood with terror.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading Starting to her feet, her eyes met a sight which froze her blood with terror.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
Genevra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading But a low growl interrupted her meditation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading But a low growl interrupted her meditation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But a low growl interrupted her meditation.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading But a low growl interrupted her meditation.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Starting to her feet, her eyes met a sight which froze her blood with terror.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Starting to her feet, her eyes met a sight which froze her blood with terror.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
StartingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Starting to her feet, her eyes met a sight which froze her blood with terror.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
sylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Starting to her feet, her eyes met a sight which froze her blood with terror.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Starting to her feet, her eyes met a sight which froze her blood with terror.
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 "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How beautiful is Nature!" murmured the innocent girl, as, reclining gracefully against the root of the tree, she gathered up her skirts and tied a handkerchief around her throat.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was just sinking below the horizon, and the scene was one of gorgeous and sylvan beauty.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Genevra had not proceeded many miles before a weariness seized upon her fragile limbs, and she would fain seat herself upon the trunk of a prostrate pine, which she previously dusted with her handkerchief.
