238
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From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading It was said that the windmiller looked twice his age from trouble.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
distinctnessnoun
the quality of being sharp and clear
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
flour-dust
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From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was said that the windmiller looked twice his age from trouble.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was said that the windmiller looked twice his age from trouble.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
inhalingverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
inroadsnounUS /ˈɪnroʊdz/
plural of “inroad” — an encroachment or intrusion
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was said that the windmiller looked twice his age from trouble.
JANnounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
JAN'SnounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
KIDNAPPEDverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
Lake'snounUS /leɪks/
possessive form of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was said that the windmiller looked twice his age from trouble.
lungnounUS /lʌŋ/
either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
MASTERnounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
millersnounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
plural of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
PARENTSnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
PARTINGnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
PLANSnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
PROSPECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
RUFUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was said that the windmiller looked twice his age from trouble.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
SWIFT'SnounUS /swɪfts/
possessive form of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
TEAnounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was said that the windmiller looked twice his age from trouble.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading It was said that the windmiller looked twice his age from trouble.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading But his wan appearance may have been partly due to the inroads of a lung disease, which comes to millers from constantly inhaling the flour-dust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
windmiller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was said that the windmiller looked twice his age from trouble.
windmiller's
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From this reading His cheeks grew hollow, and his wasted hands displayed the windmiller’s coat of arms {238} with painful distinctness.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading JAN’S PROSPECTS AND MASTER SWIFT’S PLANS.—TEA AND MILTON.—NEW PARENTS.—PARTING WITH RUFUS.—JAN IS KIDNAPPED.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THIS shock seemed to give a last jar to the frail state of Mrs. Lake’s health, and the sleep into which she fell that night passed into a state of insensibility in which her sorely tried spirit was released without pain.
