adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
Brinn
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From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
Fire-Tongue
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From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Fire-Tongue!” he said, tensely, following a short silence.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
Harley
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From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
lustrousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌstrəs/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
Nicol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Fire-Tongue!” he said, tensely, following a short silence.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His gaunt face seemed to grow more angular and his eyes to become even less lustrous.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Fire-Tongue!” he said, tensely, following a short silence.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Fire-Tongue!” he said, tensely, following a short silence.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
tenselyadverbUS /ˈtensli/
in a tense manner
From this reading “Fire-Tongue!” he said, tensely, following a short silence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But Mr. Brinn, impassive though his expression remained, could not conceal the emotion which he experienced at the sound of it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a word which must have conveyed little or nothing to the multitude and which might have been pronounced without perceptible effect at any public meeting in the land.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading If Paul Harley had counted upon the word “Fire-Tongue” to have a dramatic effect upon Nicol Brinn, he was not disappointed.
