adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
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 She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading His heart was forever calling to the sunny spot over there, “Glory!
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
droningnounUS /ˈdroʊnɪŋ/
an unchanging intonation
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading His heart was forever calling to the sunny spot over there, “Glory!
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
Glenfaba
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From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
GlorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading His heart was forever calling to the sunny spot over there, “Glory!
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was forever calling to the sunny spot over there, “Glory!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
Knockaloe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
litadjectiveUS /lɪt/
provided with artificial light
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His heart was forever calling to the sunny spot over there, “Glory!
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading His heart was forever calling to the sunny spot over there, “Glory!
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading His heart was forever calling to the sunny spot over there, “Glory!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart was forever calling to the sunny spot over there, “Glory!
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The pity of it was that the girl seemed to understand everything, and to know quite well what kept them apart.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading From his father's gloomy house at Knockaloe, where the winds were ever droning in the trees, he looked over to Glenfaba, and it seemed to him like a little white cloud lit up by the sunshine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She flushed with shame that he should see her wearing the same clothes constantly, and with head aside and furtive glances she talked of the days when he would leave the island for good, and London would take him and make much of him, and he would forget all about his friends in that dead old place.
