AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
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 Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
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 Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
fairynounUS /ˈferi/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
ice-storm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
incasedadjective
covered or protected with or as if with a case
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
Johnnie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
long-missed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
platedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plate” — coat with a layer of metal
From this reading The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
sidings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
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 The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
skeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
sleetyadjective
consisting of or of the nature of frozen or partially frozen rain
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
StormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
TreesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading A ROYAL CAPTIVE In the midst of this dreary transition period Nature gave proof that she has unlimited materials of beauty at her command at any time.
unsightlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsaɪtli/
unpleasant to look at
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early one afternoon the brothers were driven in from their outdoor labors by a cold, sleety rain, and Leonard predicted an ice-storm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The sun at last was unclouded, and as he looked over the top of Storm King his long-missed beams transformed the landscape into a scene of wonder and beauty beyond anything described in Johnnie's fairy tales.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Trees, shrubs, the roofs and sidings of the buildings, the wooden and even the stone fences, the spires of dead grass, and the unsightly skeletons of weeds, were all incased in ice and touched by the magic wand of beauty.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The next morning the world appeared as if heavily plated with silver.
