adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading She loved music and was anxious to excel.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Christina was very busy during the day with her teachers.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
Christina
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From this reading "Christina was very busy during the day with her teachers.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
DARKnounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Christina was very busy during the day with her teachers.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Christina was very busy during the day with her teachers.
empty-handedadjectiveUS /ˈemptiˈhændɪd/
having acquired or gained nothing
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading She loved music and was anxious to excel.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Christina was very busy during the day with her teachers.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
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 And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading She loved music and was anxious to excel.
maestronounUS /ˈmaɪstroʊ/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
MAX'SnounUS /ˈmæksɪz/
possessive form of “max” — street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading She loved music and was anxious to excel.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
SHADOWnounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She loved music and was anxious to excel.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "Christina was very busy during the day with her teachers.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Christina was very busy during the day with her teachers.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She had her lessons on the piano; she improved her mind by a judicious course of reading, in which I helped her somewhat; she went twice a week to a grand Italian maestro, who perfected her in her singing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Christina was very busy during the day with her teachers.
wretchedadjectiveUS /ˈretʃɪd/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading And she took long walks to the poor neighborhood where she had formerly lived, to visit the sick and wretched among her old acquaintances, and she never left them empty-handed.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE DARK SHADOW "But a cloud was moving up to cover the fair face of this pleasant prospect; and yet the sun was shining and the birds singing.
