adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A month since no one was essential to him; now his being had become complex.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A month since no one was essential to him; now his being had become complex.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading A month since no one was essential to him; now his being had become complex.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Indeed he was disposed to say more, if the opportunity offered.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading A month since no one was essential to him; now his being had become complex.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
how
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From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed he was disposed to say more, if the opportunity offered.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed he was disposed to say more, if the opportunity offered.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
Jinny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A month since no one was essential to him; now his being had become complex.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed he was disposed to say more, if the opportunity offered.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A month since no one was essential to him; now his being had become complex.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A month since no one was essential to him; now his being had become complex.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Indeed he was disposed to say more, if the opportunity offered.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A month since no one was essential to him; now his being had become complex.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Indeed he was disposed to say more, if the opportunity offered.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
po'ful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
sankverbUS /sæŋk/
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A month since no one was essential to him; now his being had become complex.
St
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From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
trembledverbUS /ˈtrembəld/
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He trembled to find how deep was his disappointment, and understood as never before that his old self had ceased to exist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed he was disposed to say more, if the opportunity offered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE REVELATION Graham found letters which required his absence for a day or two, and it seemed to him eminently fitting that he should go over in the evening and say good-by to Miss St. John.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading His hopes sank as he saw that the first floor was darkened, and in answer to his summons Jinny informed him that the major and Miss Grace were "po'ful tired" and had withdrawn to their rooms.
