adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am Merlin And I am dying, “I am Merlin, Who follow the Gleam.”
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am Merlin And I am dying, “I am Merlin, Who follow the Gleam.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Helen,” he panted, “what in heaven's name are you doing here?”
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading When finally he broke the silence his voice was a hoarse whisper.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “Helen,” he panted, “what in heaven's name are you doing here?”
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading I am Merlin And I am dying, “I am Merlin, Who follow the Gleam.”
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When finally he broke the silence his voice was a hoarse whisper.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I am Merlin And I am dying, “I am Merlin, Who follow the Gleam.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
GleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading I am Merlin And I am dying, “I am Merlin, Who follow the Gleam.”
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
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 It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Helen,” he panted, “what in heaven's name are you doing here?”
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Helen,” he panted, “what in heaven's name are you doing here?”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading When finally he broke the silence his voice was a hoarse whisper.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am Merlin And I am dying, “I am Merlin, Who follow the Gleam.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
MerlinnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading I am Merlin And I am dying, “I am Merlin, Who follow the Gleam.”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Helen,” he panted, “what in heaven's name are you doing here?”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
other's
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From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Helen,” he panted, “what in heaven's name are you doing here?”
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When finally he broke the silence his voice was a hoarse whisper.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am Merlin And I am dying, “I am Merlin, Who follow the Gleam.”
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the other's turn to be startled then, and he staggered backward; as he gazed up at Helen his look showed plainly that he too was half convinced that he was gazing at a phantom of his own mind, and for a long time he stood, pressing his hands to his heart and unable to make a sound or a movement.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Helen,” he panted, “what in heaven's name are you doing here?”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When finally he broke the silence his voice was a hoarse whisper.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading When finally he broke the silence his voice was a hoarse whisper.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I am Merlin And I am dying, “I am Merlin, Who follow the Gleam.”
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Helen stood gazing at the figure in utter consternation for at least half a minute before she could find voice; then she bent forward and called to him wildly--“Arthur!”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Helen,” he panted, “what in heaven's name are you doing here?”
