adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
adroitadjectiveUS /əˈdrɔɪt/
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
don't
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From this reading Why, don’t you know, man?
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
FALLINGadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
fishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why, don’t you know, man?
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
LillienounUS /ˈlɪli/
British actress (born in Canada) (1898-1989)
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Why, don’t you know, man?
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That is the celebrated, the divine Lillie Ellis, the most adroit ‘fisher of men’ that has been seen in our days.”
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
sylph-like
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From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
sylphide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
WHOpronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading _FALLING IN LOVE._ “WHO _is_ that beautiful creature?” said John Seymour, as a light, sylph-like form tripped up the steps of the veranda of the hotel where he was lounging away his summer vacation.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, don’t you know, man?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “By George, but she’s pretty, though!” said John, following with enchanted eyes the distant motions of the sylphide.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why, don’t you know, man?
