adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
corsagenounUS /kɔːrˈsɑːʒ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
deathlyadjectiveUS /ˈdeθli/
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
Ella
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From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
Ella'snounUS /ˈeləz/
possessive form of “ellas” — a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
FIERY-FOOTED
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From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
GALLOPverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
HEARDadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
PASSIONATEadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
Phyllis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
sapphiresnounUS /ˈsæfaɪərz/
plural of “sapphire” — a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
STEEDSnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
THOSEdeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I HAVE HEARD THE PASSIONATE GALLOP OF THOSE FIERY-FOOTED STEEDS.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
tumultuouslyadverb
in a tumultuous and riotous manner
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Her hair--it was of the darkest brown and was very plentiful--was also glittering with gems under the light that flowed through the open door.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ella was standing waiting for her outside the open door of a drawing room.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The same light showed Phyllis how deathly white Ella’s face and neck were--how tumultuously her bosom was heaving.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was wearing a lovely evening dress with a corsage of white lace covered with diamonds and sapphires.
