AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
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 A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
Amy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading But, instead of obtrusive kindness, they enveloped her in the home atmosphere, and made her one of them.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, instead of obtrusive kindness, they enveloped her in the home atmosphere, and made her one of them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
Clifford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
COUNTRYnounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading But, instead of obtrusive kindness, they enveloped her in the home atmosphere, and made her one of them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
FIRESIDEnounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
holiday-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But, instead of obtrusive kindness, they enveloped her in the home atmosphere, and made her one of them.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But, instead of obtrusive kindness, they enveloped her in the home atmosphere, and made her one of them.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But, instead of obtrusive kindness, they enveloped her in the home atmosphere, and made her one of them.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
obtrusiveadjectiveUS /əbˈtruːsɪv/
sticking out; protruding
From this reading But, instead of obtrusive kindness, they enveloped her in the home atmosphere, and made her one of them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But, instead of obtrusive kindness, they enveloped her in the home atmosphere, and made her one of them.
out-buildings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading At the same time their festivities would be subdued by the memory of her recent sorrow, and restricted to their immediate family circle.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But, instead of obtrusive kindness, they enveloped her in the home atmosphere, and made her one of them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A COUNTRY FIRESIDE After supper they all gathered for a time in the large general sitting-room, and careful Leonard went the rounds of the barn and out-buildings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Clifford, with considerate kindness, had resolved to defer all conversation with Amy relating to her bereavement and the scenes that had ensued.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At this holiday-time they would make every effort within their power to pierce with light and warmth the cold gray clouds that of late had gathered so heavily over the poor child's life.
