adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
brazenadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪzən/
unrestrained by convention or propriety
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
door-plate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
full-stop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
mudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
STEPHENnounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
sublimest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very cleanly and plainly dressed, had country mud upon her shoes, and was newly come from a journey.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He crossed the street with his eyes bent upon the ground, and thus was walking sorrowfully away, when he felt a touch upon his arm.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading It was an old woman, tall and shapely still, though withered by time, on whom his eyes fell when he stopped and turned.
WOMANnounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE OLD WOMAN OLD STEPHEN descended the two white steps, shutting the black door with the brazen door-plate, by the aid of the brazen full-stop, to which he gave a parting polish with the sleeve of his coat, observing that his hot hand clouded it.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not the touch he needed most at such a moment—the touch that could calm the wild waters of his soul, as the uplifted hand of the sublimest love and patience could abate the raging of the sea—yet it was a woman’s hand too.
