adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
AskewadjectiveUS /əsˈkjuː/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
bracingly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
dalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
pale-yellow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
PLANverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A peak that rose above the edge of the lofty moor gleamed pale-yellow against a background of deep blue.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Grace noted the tranquil beauty of the landscape, but hesitated now and then as she climbed the steep road out of the dale.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The snow in the valley shone a delicate gray, and soft lights and shadows rested on the hills.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She had come to meet Kit Askew, and now she reviewed her reasons for doing so they did not look very sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
WORKSnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading THE PLAN WORKS Although the air was bracingly keen the afternoon was calm and the scattered clouds scarcely moved across the sky.
