adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a handsome face, with a mouth that smiled easily.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat in his office and smoked and reflected.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as he reflected his face brightened.
astonishinglyadverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading And as he reflected his face brightened.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It was a handsome face, with a mouth that smiled easily.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And as he reflected his face brightened.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It was a handsome face, with a mouth that smiled easily.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
heavy-lidded
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From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat in his office and smoked and reflected.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sat in his office and smoked and reflected.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a handsome face, with a mouth that smiled easily.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It was a handsome face, with a mouth that smiled easily.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He sat in his office and smoked and reflected.
Pryor
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From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He sat in his office and smoked and reflected.
Richie's
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From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat in his office and smoked and reflected.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was a handsome face, with a mouth that smiled easily.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading He sat in his office and smoked and reflected.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a handsome face, with a mouth that smiled easily.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Lloyd Pryor thought very deeply after he read Mrs. Richie's letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a handsome face, with a mouth that smiled easily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading His heavy-lidded eyes behind astonishingly thick and curling lashes were blue; when he lifted them the observer felt a slight shock, for they were curiously motionless; generally, however, the heavy lids drooped, lazily good-humored.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a handsome face, with a mouth that smiled easily.
