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 a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above 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 The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
greyer
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From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
Heidi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
liftverbUS /lɪft/
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
Sesemann's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading It was a sunny September morning, so full of light and sweetness that it seemed as if everybody must rejoice.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an expression of sadness on his face, formerly so cheerful, and his hair had grown greyer since the spring.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The kind doctor who had given the order that Heidi was to be sent home was walking along one of the broad streets towards Herr Sesemann's house.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The doctor had had an only daughter, who, after his wife's death, had been his sole and constant companion, but only a few months previously death had deprived him of his dear child, and he had never been the same bright and cheery man since.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the doctor walked with his eyes fastened to the ground and did not once lift them to the blue sky above him.
