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 strange evening.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
cobbles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Two different weathers seemed to have met over the Polchester streets.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
enfolded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a strange evening.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
FliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two different weathers seemed to have met over the Polchester streets.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a strange evening.
LateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Two different weathers seemed to have met over the Polchester streets.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
painter'snounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
palestadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪləst/
superlative of “pale” — very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
pigmentnounUS /ˈpɪɡmənt/
dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
Polchester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two different weathers seemed to have met over the Polchester streets.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Two different weathers seemed to have met over the Polchester streets.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was a strange evening.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Two different weathers seemed to have met over the Polchester streets.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two different weathers seemed to have met over the Polchester streets.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two different weathers seemed to have met over the Polchester streets.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a strange evening.
weathersnounUS /ˈweðərz/
plural of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Two different weathers seemed to have met over the Polchester streets.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
WindnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The Wind Flies Over the House Later, that day, she went from the house.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading In this light houses, grass, cobbles lay as though stained by a painter's brush, bright colours like the dazzling pigment of a wooden toy, glittering under the shining sky.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading First there was the deep serene beauty of the May day, pale blue faintly fading into the palest yellow, the world lying like an enchanted spirit asleep within a glass bell, reflecting the light from the shining surface that enfolded it.
