adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
Alice
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From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
Bridgenorth
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From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
CHIEFTAINnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading --THE CHIEFTAIN.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
Martindale
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From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
Moultrassie
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From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
phantomsnounUS /ˈfæntəmz/
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
quitted
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From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --THE CHIEFTAIN.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
TisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
undistinguish'd
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From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The instant she had quitted his paternal embrace, she was aware of the unexpected guest who had returned in his company.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
utter'd
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From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We said, at the conclusion of the last chapter, that a female form appeared at the door of Moultrassie Hall; and that the well-known accents of Alice Bridgenorth were heard to hail the return of her father, from what she naturally dreaded as a perilous visit to the Castle of Martindale.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Julian, who followed his conductor with a throbbing heart into the lighted hall, was therefore prepared to see her whom he best loved, with her arms thrown around her father.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading We meet, as men see phantoms in a dream, Which glide, and sigh, and sign, and move their lips, But make no sound; or, if they utter voice, ‘Tis but a low and undistinguish’d moaning, Which has nor word nor sense of utter’d sound.
