AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
altercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew that Ottilia and Janet would be out.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I knew that Ottilia and Janet would be out.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading For myself, I dared not leave the house.
deep-seatedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
disturbernoun
a troubler who interrupts or interferes with peace and quiet; someone who causes disorder and commotion
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For myself, I dared not leave the house.
GENIUSnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
harriedadjectiveUS /ˈherid/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For myself, I dared not leave the house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew that Ottilia and Janet would be out.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew that Ottilia and Janet would be out.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that Ottilia and Janet would be out.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading For myself, I dared not leave the house.
LIGHTadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading For myself, I dared not leave the house.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For myself, I dared not leave the house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
Ottilia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew that Ottilia and Janet would be out.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I knew that Ottilia and Janet would be out.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
SHOWINGnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
sleeper's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
snoreverbUS /snɔːr/
breathe noisily during one's sleep
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
STRONGadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew that Ottilia and Janet would be out.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It proclaimed so deep-seated a peacefulness in the bosom of the disturber, and was so arrogant, so ludicrous, and inaccessible to remonstrance, that it sounded like a renewal of our midnight altercation on the sleeper's part.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I sat in my room, harried by the most penetrating snore which can ever have afflicted wakeful ears.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER SHOWING MY FATHER'S GENIUS IN A STRONG LIGHT The morning was sultry with the first rising of the sun.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I knew that Ottilia and Janet would be out.
