adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
AltogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
Annie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
Annie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the word "stupor," Annie's face grew pale.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
basenounUS /beɪs/
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
DEEPENINGnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
Eulie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At the word "stupor," Annie's face grew pale.
fatherlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːðərli/
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At the word "stupor," Annie's face grew pale.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
HuntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading At the word "stupor," Annie's face grew pale.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
SHADOWSnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
trembledverbUS /ˈtrembəld/
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DEEPENING SHADOWS Mr. Walton received Hunting in a fatherly way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But in the depths of his soul he trembled at the presence of Gregory in the house; and when Miss Eulie came down and said, after an affectionate greeting, that Gregory was in something like a stupor, he was even base enough to wish that he might never come out of it.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading At the word "stupor," Annie's face grew pale.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Altogether Hunting was reassured by his reception, which proved that his relations were as yet undisturbed.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Indeed, he looked upon the young man as a son, and the thought of leaving Annie to his protection was an unspeakable comfort.
