adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
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 He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
Annaly
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From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “You will do a great deal more,” said Sir Herbert: “you will have a great deal more time.
desponding
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From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
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 He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “You will do a great deal more,” said Sir Herbert: “you will have a great deal more time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You will do a great deal more,” said Sir Herbert: “you will have a great deal more time.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You will do a great deal more,” said Sir Herbert: “you will have a great deal more time.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
Ormond
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From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You will do a great deal more,” said Sir Herbert: “you will have a great deal more time.
sea-shore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was struck with all that had been done here in the course of a few months, and especially with the alteration in the appearance of the people.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their countenances had changed from the look of desponding idleness and cunning, to the air of busy, hopeful independence.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “You will do a great deal more,” said Sir Herbert: “you will have a great deal more time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You will do a great deal more,” said Sir Herbert: “you will have a great deal more time.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He could not help congratulating Sir Herbert, and warmly expressing a wish that he might himself, in the whole course of his life, do half as much good as Sir Herbert had already effected.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One evening Ormond walked with Sir Herbert Annaly to the sea-shore, to look at the lighthouse which was building.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You will do a great deal more,” said Sir Herbert: “you will have a great deal more time.
