adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
AgesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
angelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
Ashburton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
Flemming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
in like or similar manner
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
MiddlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The power of Love in all ages creates angels, who likewise follow the happy or unhappy lover everywhere, even in his dreams.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
spake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A sweet face looked at him from every page of every book he read; and it was the face of Mary Ashburton! a sweet voice spake to him in every sound he heard; and it was the voice of Mary Ashburton!
waked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked as in a dream; and was hardly conscious of the presence of those around him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading By such an angel was Paul Flemming now haunted, both when he waked and when he slept.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The power of magic in the Middle Ages created monsters, who followed the unhappy magician everywhere.
