adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
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 When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
amazeverbUS /əˈmeɪz/
affect with wonder
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
computationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
falterverbUS /ˈfɔːltər/
be unsure or weak
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
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From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.
