adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
AgesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old lady joined him without a word, and they passed on silently to the house.
apple-tree
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From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
cosey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
elateverbUS /ɪˈleɪt/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
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 Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The old lady joined him without a word, and they passed on silently to the house.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
infuseverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The old lady joined him without a word, and they passed on silently to the house.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The old lady joined him without a word, and they passed on silently to the house.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
NATUREnounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady joined him without a word, and they passed on silently to the house.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading The old lady joined him without a word, and they passed on silently to the house.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old lady joined him without a word, and they passed on silently to the house.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ages seemed to have passed since that moment of bitter disappointment, teaching him how relative a thing is time.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading FLIGHT TO NATURE Graham found his aunt waiting for him on the rustic seat beneath the apple-tree.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here, a few hours before, his heart elate with hope, he had hastened forward to meet Grace St. John.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The old lady joined him without a word, and they passed on silently to the house.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The old lady joined him without a word, and they passed on silently to the house.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading As they entered, she said, trying to infuse into the commonplace words something of her sympathy and affection, "Now we will have a cosey little supper."
