airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dickson was glum, but Heritage seemed in high spirits.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He varied his garrulity with spells of cheerful whistling.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
daffodilsnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
Dickson
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From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
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 OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
garrulitynoun
the quality of being wordy and talkative
From this reading He varied his garrulity with spells of cheerful whistling.
glumadjectiveUS /ɡlʌm/
moody and melancholic
From this reading Dickson was glum, but Heritage seemed in high spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
HeritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Dickson was glum, but Heritage seemed in high spirits.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
Morran
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
PoetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
PRINCESSnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dickson was glum, but Heritage seemed in high spirits.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading He varied his garrulity with spells of cheerful whistling.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Dickson was glum, but Heritage seemed in high spirits.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
TOWERnounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading He varied his garrulity with spells of cheerful whistling.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading OF THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER Very early next morning, while Mrs. Morran was still cooking breakfast, Dickson and Heritage might have been observed taking the air in the village street.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading He varied his garrulity with spells of cheerful whistling.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was the Poet who had insisted upon this walk, and he had his own purpose.
windlessadjective
without or almost without wind
From this reading They looked at the spires of smoke piercing the windless air, and studied the daffodils in the cottage gardens.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He varied his garrulity with spells of cheerful whistling.
