AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
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 They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
crucibles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The face was preoccupied, the eyes were watchful, dark, penetrating.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The face was preoccupied, the eyes were watchful, dark, penetrating.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face was preoccupied, the eyes were watchful, dark, penetrating.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
fusedadjectiveUS /fjuːzd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
Guida
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
meditateverbUS /ˈmedəteɪt/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The face was preoccupied, the eyes were watchful, dark, penetrating.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading The face was preoccupied, the eyes were watchful, dark, penetrating.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The face was preoccupied, the eyes were watchful, dark, penetrating.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading They seemed not only to watch but to weigh, to meditate, even to listen--as it were, to do the duty of all the senses at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A visitor was awaiting Guida and the child: a man who, first knocking at the door, then looking in and seeing the room empty, save for the dog lying asleep by the fire, had turned slowly away, and going to the cliff edge, looked out over the sea.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His movements were deliberate, his body moved slowly; the whole appearance was of great strength and nervous power.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In them worked the whole forces of his nature; they were crucibles wherein every thought and emotion were fused.
