4
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From this reading 4.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
affright
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From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
Aldclyffe
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From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
CythereanounUS /ˌsɪθərˈiːə/
goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
Cytherea's
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From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
DAYBREAKnounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
MARCHverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading MARCH THE THIRTIETH.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
periodicadjectiveUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪk/
happening or recurring at regular intervals
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
portrayverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪ/
portray in words
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
spellverbUS /spel/
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
subjection
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From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARCH THE THIRTIETH.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
THIRTIETHadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrtiəθ/
coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
From this reading MARCH THE THIRTIETH.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was about four o’clock in the morning when Cytherea, though most probably dreaming, seemed to awake--and instantly was transfixed by a sort of spell, that had in it more of awe than of affright.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAYBREAK The third and last instance of Cytherea’s subjection to those periodic terrors of the night which had emphasized her connection with the Aldclyffe name and blood occurred at the present date.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading At the foot of her bed, looking her in the face with an expression of entreaty beyond the power of words to portray, was the form of Miss Aldclyffe--wan and distinct.
