againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
chandeliersnounUS /ˌʃændəˈlɪz/
plural of “chandelier” — branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading “It is his command!
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
girandoles
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From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is his command!
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Natalie, springing up, hurried into the house.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Natalie, springing up, hurried into the house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Natalie, springing up, hurried into the house.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is his command!
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is his command!
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
Natalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Natalie, springing up, hurried into the house.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/
be obedient to
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Natalie, springing up, hurried into the house.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Natalie, springing up, hurried into the house.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Natalie, springing up, hurried into the house.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But why these lights?” asked she, almost blinded by the brilliancy of the girandoles and chandeliers, the mirrors, and jewels.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will never again go into the garden in the evening!” said she.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Thank God, there is yet something in which I can obey, and he commands it of me!
