AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Alston
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From this reading Washington Alston.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
DryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
faithlessnessnoun
unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Inez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
TiernounUS /tiːr/
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Tortugas
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From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Washington Alston.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
