adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lightning and the deluge seemed gloriously endless.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
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 We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading The lightning and the deluge seemed gloriously endless.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The lightning and the deluge seemed gloriously endless.
ever-outbursting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
floodsnounUS /flʌdz/
plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
From this reading The lightning and the deluge seemed gloriously endless.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
harbouring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading The lightning and the deluge seemed gloriously endless.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
mirenounUS /maɪr/
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
OTTILIA'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
patteredverbUS /ˈpætərd/
past form of “patter” — rain gently
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
PRINCESSnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
scourgedverbUS /skɜːrdʒd/
past form of “scourge” — punish severely; excoriate
From this reading We had for prospect an ever-outbursting flame of foliage, and the hubbub of the hissing lake, crimson, purple, dusky grey, like the face of a passionate creature scourged.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The lightning and the deluge seemed gloriously endless.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lightning and the deluge seemed gloriously endless.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading PRINCESS OTTILIA'S LETTER That hour of tempest went swift as one of its flashes over our little nest of peace, where we crouched like insects.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On me the torrents descended, and her gentle efforts drew me to her side, as with a maternal claim to protect me, or to perish in my arms if the lightning found us.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Ottilia's harbouring nook was dry within an inch of rushing floods and pattered mire.
