AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
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 The mother and daughter hardly spoke at all when they sat down at last.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading The mother and daughter hardly spoke at all when they sat down at last.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The mother and daughter hardly spoke at all when they sat down at last.
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 Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
FarmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
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 SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
gulley
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From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The mother and daughter hardly spoke at all when they sat down at last.
Haytersbank
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From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
home-sound
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From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
knitting-needles
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From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The mother and daughter hardly spoke at all when they sat down at last.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
long-rushing
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From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
longishadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋɪʃ/
somewhat long
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
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 The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
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 consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
Robson
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From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The mother and daughter hardly spoke at all when they sat down at last.
sedentaryadjectiveUS /ˈsedənteri/
requiring sitting or little activity
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
SPECKSIONEER
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From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The mother and daughter hardly spoke at all when they sat down at last.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
Sylvia
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From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPECKSIONEER A few days after, Farmer Robson left Haytersbank betimes on a longish day's journey, to purchase a horse.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The cheerful click of the knitting-needles made a pleasant home-sound; and in the occasional snatches of slumber that overcame her mother, Sylvia could hear the long-rushing boom of the waves, down below the rocks, for the Haytersbank gulley allowed the sullen roar to come up so far inland.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The consequences of darkness in the country even now are to gather the members of a family together into one room, and to make them settle to some sedentary employment; and it was much more the case at the period of my story, when candles were far dearer than they are at present, and when one was often made to suffice for a large family.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sylvia and her mother were busied with a hundred household things, and the early winter's evening closed in upon them almost before they were aware.
