adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The nails of his clenched fingers bit into his palms, and his muscles gathered themselves tensely.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading A passionate rush of blood swept Ridgway’s face.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading The nails of his clenched fingers bit into his palms, and his muscles gathered themselves tensely.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A passionate rush of blood swept Ridgway’s face.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The nails of his clenched fingers bit into his palms, and his muscles gathered themselves tensely.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The nails of his clenched fingers bit into his palms, and his muscles gathered themselves tensely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
Harley
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From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
multimillionaire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The nails of his clenched fingers bit into his palms, and his muscles gathered themselves tensely.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading The nails of his clenched fingers bit into his palms, and his muscles gathered themselves tensely.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The nails of his clenched fingers bit into his palms, and his muscles gathered themselves tensely.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading A passionate rush of blood swept Ridgway’s face.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
Ridgway's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A passionate rush of blood swept Ridgway’s face.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading A passionate rush of blood swept Ridgway’s face.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
SNOW-TRAIL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading A passionate rush of blood swept Ridgway’s face.
tenselyadverbUS /ˈtensli/
in a tense manner
From this reading The nails of his clenched fingers bit into his palms, and his muscles gathered themselves tensely.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The nails of his clenched fingers bit into his palms, and his muscles gathered themselves tensely.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He saw red as he stood there with eyes burning into that door which had been shut in his face.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON THE SNOW-TRAIL Aline had passed into the house, moved by an instinct which shrank from publicity in the inevitable personal meeting between her and her husband.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, Harley, with the cavalier nod of dismissal, which only a multimillionaire can afford, followed her and closed the door.
