adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The Firefly, laden with her burden, was ready at the pier, awaiting the signal to depart.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
blendingnounUS /ˈblendɪŋ/
the act of blending components together thoroughly
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The Firefly, laden with her burden, was ready at the pier, awaiting the signal to depart.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The Firefly, laden with her burden, was ready at the pier, awaiting the signal to depart.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
FireflynounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪ/
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading The Firefly, laden with her burden, was ready at the pier, awaiting the signal to depart.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Firefly, laden with her burden, was ready at the pier, awaiting the signal to depart.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The Firefly, laden with her burden, was ready at the pier, awaiting the signal to depart.
liveriedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvrid/
wearing livery
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
Lizzie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The Firefly, laden with her burden, was ready at the pier, awaiting the signal to depart.
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The Firefly, laden with her burden, was ready at the pier, awaiting the signal to depart.
repassing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
sankverbUS /sæŋk/
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
sea-breeze
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The Firefly, laden with her burden, was ready at the pier, awaiting the signal to depart.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE hours stole on, and the one for Lizzie's departure was at hand.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The cool, crisp sea-breeze had dissipated the intense heat of the day, and crowds of gay pedestrians, and scores of liveried vehicles, were passing and repassing upon the fashionable boulevard, where the wealth and beauty of the Queen City daily gathered after the heat of the day was over.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Toward the eastern horizon the sky was blue and cloudless, blending with the water in a vast azure immensity.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading As the sun sank slowly down to rest, on that memorable sunny June day, clouds of crimson, purple, and gold, blended in fantastic shapes, overspread the broad horizon, and attracted the most casual observer by their wondrous beauty.
