adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading This was the case of Madame Midas.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
DamoclesnounUS /ˈdæməkliːz/
the Greek courtier to Dionysius the Elder who (according to legend) was condemned to sit under a naked sword that was suspended by a hair in order to demonstrate to him that being a king was not the happy state Damocles had said it was (4th century BC)
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
EveryonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
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 THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
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From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
KITTYnounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading This was the case of Madame Midas.
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From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
MidasnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading This was the case of Madame Midas.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
reactingverbUS /riˈæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the case of Madame Midas.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No one could enjoy their dinner under such circumstances, and it is much to be thankful for that hosts of the present day do not indulge in these practical jokes.
VISIONnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the case of Madame Midas.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was not by any means of a nervous temperature, yet ever since the disappearance of her husband she was a prey to a secret dread, which, reacting on her nerves, rendered her miserable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE VISION OF MISS KITTY MARCHURST Everyone knows the story of Damocles, and how uncomfortable he felt with the sword suspended by a hair over his head.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But though history does not repeat itself exactly regarding the suspended sword, yet there are cases when a sense of impending misfortune has the same effect on the spirits.
