adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
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 “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
Andrea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/
any person at all
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
AroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
battle-axenoun
a sharp-tongued domineering wife
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
Belikeadverb
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
boarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
bratnounUS /bræt/
a very troublesome child
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
Choate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
clashesnounUS /ˈklæʃɪz/
plural of “clash” — a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
DaysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
Deep-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
DirectlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
DOROTHY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
Eleanor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
far-glimmering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
foolerynounUS /ˈfuːləri/
foolish or senseless behavior
From this reading What foolery is this?'”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
galleonsnounUS /ˈɡæliənz/
plural of “galleon” — a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
GuildnounUS /ɡɪld/
a formal association of people with similar interests
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
indrawnadjective
tending to reserve or introspection
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What foolery is this?'”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
lances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
LandnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
Padraig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
reelverbUS /riːl/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
scatter-brained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
siffle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What foolery is this?'”
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
TisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What foolery is this?'”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
wolfnounUS /wʊlf/
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Andrea was at work upon the carving of the doorway” “A siffle of indrawn breath was heard in the crowd as he carried it to the fire” (in colors) “There was shouting and laughter in the courtyard” TO DOROTHY O little girl who used to be, Come down the Old World road with me, And watch the galleons leaping home Deep-laden, through the rainbow foam, And the far-glimmering lances reel Where clashes battle-axe on steel, When the long shouts of triumph ring Around the banner of the King!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “'Belike he got it where he's been--in the Holy Land'” (in colors) “'I know all about your search for treasure'” “'He called me his mouse and if I kept still I had cheese for my dinner'” “Nothing would do but that they all should go immediately to see what had come to light”
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading “It was the first time Padraig had seen anyone write” “'Every inch of this linen will be covered with embroidery'” (in colors) “''Tis the brat of a scatter-brained woman'” “Directly in front sounded the unmistakable snarl of a wolf” “An immense boar stumbled out and charged at Eleanor's horse”
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Author of “In the Days of the Guild” Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis “The boy gave a low call and a soft rush of wings was heard” Frontispiece “'You have your choice--to remain here quietly, alive, or to remain permanently, dead'” “'How now, Master Stephen!
