adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a thin face, deep-set bushy eyebrows, and a hawk nose.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
beardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading He had a thin face, deep-set bushy eyebrows, and a hawk nose.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
chinnounUS /tʃɪn/
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
deep-setadjective
having a sunken area
From this reading He had a thin face, deep-set bushy eyebrows, and a hawk nose.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He had a thin face, deep-set bushy eyebrows, and a hawk nose.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had a thin face, deep-set bushy eyebrows, and a hawk nose.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
goshawks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a thin face, deep-set bushy eyebrows, and a hawk nose.
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading He had a thin face, deep-set bushy eyebrows, and a hawk nose.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
iron-graynoun
the color of freshly broken cast iron
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
kneenounUS /niː/
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
mudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
Myles's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading He had a thin face, deep-set bushy eyebrows, and a hawk nose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
otternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
riding-boots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
riding-gown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He had a thin face, deep-set bushy eyebrows, and a hawk nose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading His upper lip was clean shaven, but from his chin a flowing beard of iron-gray hung nearly to his waist.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a tall man, taller even than Myles's father.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A light shirt of link mail showed beneath the gown as he walked, and a pair of soft undressed leather riding-boots were laced as high as the knee, protecting his scarlet hose from mud and dirt.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was clad in a riding-gown of black velvet that hung a little lower than the knee, trimmed with otter fur and embroidered with silver goshawks--the crest of the family of Beaumont.
