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 Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Endangered, they are rated at their real value.
bayingverbUS /ˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Yet it is feebler then; but gloom lies beside it, and contrast reveals its fire.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Yet it is feebler then; but gloom lies beside it, and contrast reveals its fire.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — 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 Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
EndangeredadjectiveUS /enˈdeɪndʒərd/
(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction
From this reading Endangered, they are rated at their real value.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
feebler
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From this reading Yet it is feebler then; but gloom lies beside it, and contrast reveals its fire.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Yet it is feebler then; but gloom lies beside it, and contrast reveals its fire.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
Gerard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Yet it is feebler then; but gloom lies beside it, and contrast reveals its fire.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet it is feebler then; but gloom lies beside it, and contrast reveals its fire.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
ratedverbUS /ˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to
From this reading Endangered, they are rated at their real value.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Endangered, they are rated at their real value.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Yet it is feebler then; but gloom lies beside it, and contrast reveals its fire.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
rustled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Endangered, they are rated at their real value.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Yet it is feebler then; but gloom lies beside it, and contrast reveals its fire.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
topaznounUS /ˈtoʊpæz/
a yellow quartz
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
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 Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Endangered, they are rated at their real value.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading In this, too, they are like sunshine, whose beauty men notice not at noon when it is greatest, but towards evening, when it lies in flakes of topaz under shady elms.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Life and liberty, while safe, are little thought of: for why? they are matters of course.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus Gerard and Margaret, though they started at every leaf that rustled louder than its fellows, glowed all over with joy and thankfulness as they glided among the friendly trees in safety and deep tranquil silence, baying dogs and brutal voices yet ringing in their mind's ears.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it is feebler then; but gloom lies beside it, and contrast reveals its fire.
