adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His trouble now was in proportion to the force of his character.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
fire-curtain
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From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading His trouble now was in proportion to the force of his character.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
Guida
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From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His trouble now was in proportion to the force of his character.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
Maitre
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From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His trouble now was in proportion to the force of his character.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading His trouble now was in proportion to the force of his character.
Ranulph's
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From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
smotheringadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/
made steady or constant
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His trouble now was in proportion to the force of his character.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading His trouble now was in proportion to the force of his character.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading The sight of Guida and Philip hand in hand, the tender attitude, the light in their faces, was overwhelming and unaccountable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His trouble now was in proportion to the force of his character.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is like the fire-curtain of a theatre let down between the stage and the audience, a merciful intervention between the mind and the disaster which would consume it.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading As the years had gone on Maitre Ranulph's nature had grown more powerful, and his outdoor occupation had enlarged and steadied his physical forces.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading There are moments when a kind of curtain seems dropped over the brain, covering it, smothering it, while yet the body and its nerves are tingling with sensation.
