adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the spring--the spring after this spring now--when the men come back from the woods for the sowing."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And Maria answered him:--"Yes ...
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her eyes were lowered, as with a motion of her head she signified "No."
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If you wish I will marry you as you asked me to ...
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the spring--the spring after this spring now--when the men come back from the woods for the sowing."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the spring--the spring after this spring now--when the men come back from the woods for the sowing."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
Da'Bé
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From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
Esdras
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From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
Eutrope
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From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes were lowered, as with a motion of her head she signified "No."
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
Gagnon
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From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
grievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
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 Her eyes were lowered, as with a motion of her head she signified "No."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Her eyes were lowered, as with a motion of her head she signified "No."
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
Maria'snounUS /mərˈiːəz/
possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading If you wish I will marry you as you asked me to ...
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In the spring--the spring after this spring now--when the men come back from the woods for the sowing."
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Her eyes were lowered, as with a motion of her head she signified "No."
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Her eyes were lowered, as with a motion of her head she signified "No."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the spring--the spring after this spring now--when the men come back from the woods for the sowing."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
PLEDGEDadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
RACEnounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
shantiesnounUS /ˈʃæntiz/
plural of “shanty” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her eyes were lowered, as with a motion of her head she signified "No."
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading Her eyes were lowered, as with a motion of her head she signified "No."
sowingverbUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading In the spring--the spring after this spring now--when the men come back from the woods for the sowing."
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring--the spring after this spring now--when the men come back from the woods for the sowing."
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then ...
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLEDGED TO THE RACE Esdras and Da'Bé came down from the shanties in May, and their grieving brought freshly to the household the pain of bereavement.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the naked earth was lying ready for the seed, and mourning must not delay the season's labours.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you wish I will marry you as you asked me to ...
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading If you wish I will marry you as you asked me to ...
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her eyes were lowered, as with a motion of her head she signified "No."
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the spring--the spring after this spring now--when the men come back from the woods for the sowing."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I know well that this is no time to speak of such things, but if only you could say there would be a chance for me one day, then could I bear the waiting better."
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading And Maria answered him:--"Yes ...
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Eutrope Gagnon was there one evening to pay them a visit, and a glance he stole at Maria's face perhaps told him of a change in her, for when, they were alone he put the question:--"Maria, do you still think of going away?"
