AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here are the things which you require."
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
candle's
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From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading He handed me a packet, tied With crimson tape, and sealed.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
gutteringverbUS /ˈɡʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “gutter” — burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He handed me a packet, tied With crimson tape, and sealed.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He handed me a packet, tied With crimson tape, and sealed.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here are the things which you require."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
InsideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
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 "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He handed me a packet, tied With crimson tape, and sealed.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He handed me a packet, tied With crimson tape, and sealed.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Here are the things which you require."
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading He handed me a packet, tied With crimson tape, and sealed.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
storiedadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrid/
having an illustrious past
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading He handed me a packet, tied With crimson tape, and sealed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading By the fading light of the dying fire, And by the guttering candle's flare, I saw the old man standing there.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Here are the things which you require."
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading He handed me a packet, tied With crimson tape, and sealed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here are the things which you require."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He handed me a packet, tied With crimson tape, and sealed.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A long half-hour dragged away, And then I heard a kind voice say, "The day will soon be dawning, when You must begin to work again.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Inside Are seeds of many differing flowers, To occupy your utmost powers Of storied vision, and these swords Are the finest which my shop affords.
