adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
BRIDEnounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
BRIDEGROOMnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
Jufvrouw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
Ramiro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
thistledownnoun
pappus of a thistle consisting of silky featherlike hairs attached to the seed-like fruit of a thistle
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE The day passed, and through every hour of it the snow fell incessantly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Night came, and it was still falling in large, soft flakes that floated to the earth gently as thistledown, for now there was no wind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was at breakfast on the following morning that Ramiro inquired of Black Meg whether the Jufvrouw Brant had sufficiently recovered from the fatigues of her journey to honour them with her presence.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Adrian met his father at meals only; the rest of the day he preferred to spend out of doors in the snow, or hanging about the old sheds at the back of the mill, rather than endure the society of this terrible man; this man of mocking words and iron purpose, who was forcing him into the commission of a great crime.
