AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I guess you're right," admitted John.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Lost!" repeated Nat, as if he could not believe it.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Lost!" repeated Nat, as if he could not believe it.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A little breeze stirred the wreaths of vapor, but did not disperse them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A little breeze stirred the wreaths of vapor, but did not disperse them.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Lost!" repeated Nat, as if he could not believe it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A little breeze stirred the wreaths of vapor, but did not disperse them.
disperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/
distribute loosely
From this reading A little breeze stirred the wreaths of vapor, but did not disperse them.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
GLOWnounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
GOLDENadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess you're right," admitted John.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Lost!" repeated Nat, as if he could not believe it.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess you're right," admitted John.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Lost!" repeated Nat, as if he could not believe it.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Lost!" repeated Nat, as if he could not believe it.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I guess you're right," admitted John.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little breeze stirred the wreaths of vapor, but did not disperse them.
LostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Lost!" repeated Nat, as if he could not believe it.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Lost!" repeated Nat, as if he could not believe it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A little breeze stirred the wreaths of vapor, but did not disperse them.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading "Lost!" repeated Nat, as if he could not believe it.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I guess you're right," admitted John.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A little breeze stirred the wreaths of vapor, but did not disperse them.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading A little breeze stirred the wreaths of vapor, but did not disperse them.
VIEWnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading A VIEW OF GOLDEN GLOW For a moment Jack's words struck a chill to the hearts of his companions.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading The fog seemed to wrap around them like an impenetrable blanket, from which they sought in vain to escape.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading A little breeze stirred the wreaths of vapor, but did not disperse them.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I guess you're right," admitted John.
