adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
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 They all partook of the refreshments provided for them with grateful spirits.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
bestowernoun
person who makes a gift of property
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
Daley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Tommy had insisted upon stopping with Manuel during the night.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They all partook of the refreshments provided for them with grateful spirits.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tommy had insisted upon stopping with Manuel during the night.
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 WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Tommy had insisted upon stopping with Manuel during the night.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
KindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
Manuel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tommy had insisted upon stopping with Manuel during the night.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Tommy had insisted upon stopping with Manuel during the night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
partook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They all partook of the refreshments provided for them with grateful spirits.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They all partook of the refreshments provided for them with grateful spirits.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading They all partook of the refreshments provided for them with grateful spirits.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They all partook of the refreshments provided for them with grateful spirits.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
stewardsnounUS /ˈstuːərdz/
plural of “steward” — someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Tommy had insisted upon stopping with Manuel during the night.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They all partook of the refreshments provided for them with grateful spirits.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all partook of the refreshments provided for them with grateful spirits.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Kindness, be it ever so small, to a man in prison, is like the golden rays of the rising sun lighting up the opening day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading WE must take the reader back to the old jail, and continue our scene from where we left little Tommy spreading the Captain's present before the imprisoned stewards, whose grateful thanks were showered upon the head of the bestower.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They all partook of the refreshments provided for them with grateful spirits.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading It was near ten o'clock when Daley came to announce that it was time to close the prison, and all strangers must withdraw.
