AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clear light of his simple duty grew cloudy and complex.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found himself hoping that his statement would be laughed at.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The clear light of his simple duty grew cloudy and complex.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading The clear light of his simple duty grew cloudy and complex.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading The clear light of his simple duty grew cloudy and complex.
Countess's
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From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The clear light of his simple duty grew cloudy and complex.
Evan's
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From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found himself hoping that his statement would be laughed at.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The clear light of his simple duty grew cloudy and complex.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He found himself hoping that his statement would be laughed at.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The clear light of his simple duty grew cloudy and complex.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He found himself hoping that his statement would be laughed at.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
Jocelyn
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From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He found himself hoping that his statement would be laughed at.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The clear light of his simple duty grew cloudy and complex.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
PAGANnounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
SACRIFICEnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The clear light of his simple duty grew cloudy and complex.
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading He found himself hoping that his statement would be laughed at.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PAGAN SACRIFICE Three steps from the Countess's chamber door, the knot of Evan's resolution began to slacken.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, while something said that full surely Lady Jocelyn would not, a vague dread that Rose might, threw him back on the luxury of her love and faith in him.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His pride would not let him think that he was shrinking, but cried out in him, 'Will you be believed?' and whispered that few would believe him guilty of such an act.
