adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
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 Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
Andre-Louis
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From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
Coblenz
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From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
dewdrops
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From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
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 The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
DownadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
Meudon
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From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Andre-Louis took the air next morning on the terrace at Meudon.
transmuting
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From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hour was very early, and the newly risen sun was transmuting into diamonds the dewdrops that still lingered on the lawn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Down in the valley, five miles away, the morning mists were rising over Paris.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Andre-Louis had won safely out of Paris last night with his mother and Aline, and to-day they were to set out all of them for Coblenz.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet early as it was that house on the hill was astir already, in a bustle of preparation for the departure that was imminent.
