adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Peter came up at this moment.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
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From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Peter came up at this moment.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter came up at this moment.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Peter came up at this moment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a reddish gold light over the higher peaks; a light breeze springing up and the branches of the fir trees moved gently to and fro the sun was on its way.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Uncle went out early the next morning to see what kind of a day it was going to be.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Uncle wheeled the chair out of the shed ready for the coming journey, and then went in to call the children and tell them what a lovely sunrise it was.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old man stood and watched the green slopes under the higher peaks gradually growing brighter with the coming day and the dark shadows lifting from the valley, until at first a rosy light filled its hollows, and then the morning gold flooded every height and depth--the sun had risen.
