Ah
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From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The hand in them is scarcely perceptible, let alone the voice or the scowl.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
annihilatedadjectiveUS /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪd/
destroyed completely
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
another's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
dinner'snounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
possessive form of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The hand in them is scarcely perceptible, let alone the voice or the scowl.
hatenounUS /heɪt/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
immortalizedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪzd/
past form of “immortalize” — be or provide a memorial to a person or an event
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hand in them is scarcely perceptible, let alone the voice or the scowl.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
others
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From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading The hand in them is scarcely perceptible, let alone the voice or the scowl.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
postmarknounUS /ˈpoʊstmɑːrk/
a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The hand in them is scarcely perceptible, let alone the voice or the scowl.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading The hand in them is scarcely perceptible, let alone the voice or the scowl.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
seververbUS /ˈsevər/
set or keep apart
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The hand in them is scarcely perceptible, let alone the voice or the scowl.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, there are letters that merely say how dinner's at seven; others ordering coal; making appointments.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The hand in them is scarcely perceptible, let alone the voice or the scowl.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Ah, but when the post knocks and the letter comes always the miracle seems repeated--speech attempted.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Then at last the power of the mind to quit the body is manifest, and perhaps we fear or hate or wish annihilated this phantom of ourselves, lying on the table.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Let us consider letters--how they come at breakfast, and at night, with their yellow stamps and their green stamps, immortalized by the postmark--for to see one's own envelope on another's table is to realize how soon deeds sever and become alien.
