adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was so startled that he took a step backward.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN LOVE THERE ARE NO GOOD-BYES.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He was so startled that he took a step backward.
cannot
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From this reading “You cannot mean----” “Good-by,” said she.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
Good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading “You cannot mean----” “Good-by,” said she.
GOOD-BYES
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From this reading IN LOVE THERE ARE NO GOOD-BYES.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She remained with her hand outstretched.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was so startled that he took a step backward.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She remained with her hand outstretched.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN LOVE THERE ARE NO GOOD-BYES.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IN LOVE THERE ARE NO GOOD-BYES.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “You cannot mean----” “Good-by,” said she.
NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading IN LOVE THERE ARE NO GOOD-BYES.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading She remained with her hand outstretched.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She remained with her hand outstretched.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You cannot mean----” “Good-by,” said she.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She remained with her hand outstretched.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so startled that he took a step backward.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He was so startled that he took a step backward.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was so startled that he took a step backward.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was so startled that he took a step backward.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
THEREadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN LOVE THERE ARE NO GOOD-BYES.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was so startled that he took a step backward.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was so startled that he took a step backward.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She remained with her hand outstretched.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading Was that only the result of the eloquent expression of his views--that outstretched hand which was offered to him for an instant only as a symbol of its withdrawal from him forever?
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You cannot mean----” “Good-by,” said she.
