adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a pleasant evening in early September.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
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 June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading And now, once more, New York, we are in thy busy streets.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It is a pleasant evening in early September.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is a pleasant evening in early September.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
HISTORYnounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a pleasant evening in early September.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
LIGHTadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And now, once more, New York, we are in thy busy streets.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now, once more, New York, we are in thy busy streets.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading And now, once more, New York, we are in thy busy streets.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is a pleasant evening in early September.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading And now, once more, New York, we are in thy busy streets.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading She looks forward, hoping against hope, to the return of her lover (something tells her he still lives), only to feel more keenly the pangs of hope deferred.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
THROWNadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading And now, once more, New York, we are in thy busy streets.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
ushersnounUS /ˈʌʃərz/
plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And now, once more, New York, we are in thy busy streets.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH SOME LIGHT IS THROWN ON THE PLOT OF THIS HISTORY.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading June, July, and August are past away, and September, with all its autumnal beauties, ushers in, without bringing anything to lighten the cares of that girl whose father yet pines in prison.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading And now, once more, New York, we are in thy busy streets.
