acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Bonner came twice from the place across the river.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
BlindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
Bonner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bonner came twice from the place across the river.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
emaciationnoun
extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
EyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bonner came twice from the place across the river.
futilitynounUS /fjuːˈtɪləti/
uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
imbeddedverbUS /ɪmˈbedɪd/
inflected form of “imbed” — fix or set securely or deeply
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
mistookverbUS /mɪˈstʊk/
inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
peakedadjectiveUS /piːkt/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bonner came twice from the place across the river.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
rackingadjectiveUS /ˈrækɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Bonner came twice from the place across the river.
Rosalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Bonner came twice from the place across the river.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading Anderson observed that he looked "peaked," and Rosalie mistook the hungry, wan look in his face for the emaciation natural to confinement indoors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw the futility of hoping, and he was noble enough to respect her plea for silence on the subject that seemed distasteful to her.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went as one conquered and subdued; he went with the iron in his heart for the first time--deeply imbedded and racking.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The Blind Man's Eyes Bonner went away without another word of love to her.
