adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
agoniesnounUS /ˈæɡəniz/
plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
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 All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
bedclothesnoun
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
brighteningverbUS /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
burnverbUS /bɜːrn/
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
chimney-piece
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
convulsionsnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃənz/
plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
flickerings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
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 It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
night-lightnoun
light (as a candle or small bulb) that burns in a bedroom at night (as for children or invalids)
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
Villefort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
