adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
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 The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It does me good.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You don’t know what it is to me.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You don’t know what it is to me.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It does me good.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You don’t know what it is to me.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
spluttered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You don’t know what it is to me.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘He heard me out with his head on one side, and I had another glimpse through a rent in the mist in which he moved and had his being.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are an awful good sort to listen like this,” he said.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The dim candle spluttered within the ball of glass, and that was all I had to see him by; at his back was the dark night with the clear stars, whose distant glitter disposed in retreating planes lured the eye into the depths of a greater darkness; and yet a mysterious light seemed to show me his boyish head, as if in that moment the youth within him had, for a moment, glowed and expired.
