adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I know I should not think too constantly about it.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
cannot
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From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
chantverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I know I should not think too constantly about it.
cryingadjectiveUS /ˈkraɪɪŋ/
demanding attention
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
Etta's
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From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
Harrie
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From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/
intense and profound fear
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know I should not think too constantly about it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
inclosed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know I should not think too constantly about it.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know I should not think too constantly about it.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know I should not think too constantly about it.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am just one woman.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
repeatsnounUS /rɪˈpiːts/
plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
Selwyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I know I should not think too constantly about it.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I know I should not think too constantly about it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I know I should not think too constantly about it.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I try not to, but I cannot shake off the shock, the horror of Etta's death.
unnervedadjectiveUS /ənˈnɜːrvd/
deprived of courage and strength
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I am just one woman.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading When I try to sleep the words of Etta's note pass before me like frightened children, crying--crying, and then again these children sing a dreary chant, and still again the chant becomes a chorus which repeats itself until I am unnerved; and they seem to be calling me, these little children, and begging me to help make clean and safe the paths that they must tread.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Selwyn inclosed the note she wrote him in the letter he sent me just before leaving with Harrie for the West, but he did not come to see me before he left.
