adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
Cornelius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
edgewiseadverbUS /ˈedʒwaɪz/
with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
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 grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
hitverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
spellverbUS /spel/
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
syllablesnounUS /ˈsɪləbəlz/
plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading Rosa was then enabled to follow with her finger the letters and syllables, which she was to spell for Cornelius, who with a straw pointed out the letters to his attentive pupil through the holes of the grating.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rosa therefore had to press the open book against the grating edgewise, holding above it in her right hand the lamp, but Cornelius hit upon the lucky idea of fixing it to the bars, so as to afford her a little rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Then began between the master and the pupil one of those charming scenes which are the delight of the novelist who has to describe them.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The grated window, the only opening through which the two lovers were able to communicate, was too high for conveniently reading a book, although it had been quite convenient for them to read each other’s faces.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
Witt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the following evening, as we have said, Rosa returned with the Bible of Cornelius de Witt.
