adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
Abbott
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From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
ceaselesslyadverbUS /ˈsiːzləsli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
Fran
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
Gonizetti
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From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
half-past
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From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
NEARadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
pulsingnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪŋ/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From her hands she had removed the color of Italy, and from her body, the glittering raiment of La Gonizetti.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
SKYnounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading NEAR THE SKY It was half-past nine when Abbott met Fran, according to appointment, before the Snake Den.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In contrast with the pulsing life that ceaselessly changed her face, as from reflections of dancing light- points, his composure showed almost grotesque.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here I am," she panted, shooting a quizzical glance at his face, "are you ready for me?
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Fran came up to the young man from out the crowded street, all quivering excitement.
