adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading And then in a moment more a full moon rose high and serene above the world.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
BLUEadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And then in a moment more a full moon rose high and serene above the world.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A few stars were visible here and there.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And then in a moment more a full moon rose high and serene above the world.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
LowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading And then in a moment more a full moon rose high and serene above the world.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading And then in a moment more a full moon rose high and serene above the world.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And then in a moment more a full moon rose high and serene above the world.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
PAJAMASnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The storm had passed.
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From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And then in a moment more a full moon rose high and serene above the world.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading And then in a moment more a full moon rose high and serene above the world.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A few stars were visible here and there.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm had passed.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then in a moment more a full moon rose high and serene above the world.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading A few stars were visible here and there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN IN THE BLUE PAJAMAS The rain had ceased almost as Miss Pringle was removed to the cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Low down on the edges of the world there were still a few dark clouds, there was still an occasional glimmer of lightning; but overhead the mists were fleecy, light and broken.
