adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of 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 Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
crapenoun
small very thin pancake
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading It was a dismal enough time for the inmates.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was a dismal enough time for the inmates.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a dismal enough time for the inmates.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It was a dismal enough time for the inmates.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a dismal enough time for the inmates.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
others
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From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING TO START.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
Richard
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From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
STARTverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PREPARING TO START.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Richard did all a brave boy can do to comfort his mother and sisters, but he himself needed consolation fully as much as any of them.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a dismal enough time for the inmates.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREPARING TO START.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a dismal enough time for the inmates.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two days later the blinds of the little cottage were closed, and crape hung in solemn black upon the front door.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The neighbors, and indeed the whole population of the village, came and went continually--some few with genuine grief and sympathy, and the many others to satisfy a morbid curiosity regarding the man whose life had so suddenly ended.
