adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Up to the black gates, but not beyond them.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Up to the black gates, but not beyond them.
buryingnounUS /ˈberiɪŋ/
concealing something under the ground
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Up to the black gates, but not beyond them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The hand was firm to help her to the deadly draught.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading The hand was firm to help her to the deadly draught.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The hand was firm to help her to the deadly draught.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Up to the black gates, but not beyond them.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The hand was firm to help her to the deadly draught.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The hand was firm to help her to the deadly draught.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Up to the black gates, but not beyond them.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up to the black gates, but not beyond them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Up to the black gates, but not beyond them.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up to the black gates, but not beyond them.
UpadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to the black gates, but not beyond them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is day that follows, notwithstanding: The sad fair girl survived, and her flickering life was the sole light of the household; at times burying its members in dusk, to shine on them again more like a prolonged farewell than a gladsome restoration.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was saved by what we call chance; for it had not been in her design to save herself.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The dawn following such a night will seem more like a daughter of the night than promise of day.
