AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
Charnock
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From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
Charnock's
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From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
coarsenessnoun
language or humor that is down-to-earth
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
dilapidationnoun
a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
Festing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
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 A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
gumbonounUS /ˈɡʌmboʊ/
any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
PROMISEverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
RASHnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
resin-stains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
soilnounUS /sɔɪl/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Festing, however, knew the look, and although he had not remarked it when he first met Charnock, thought it had always been there.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The strong red light searched out the signs of neglect and dilapidation, the broken boots and harness that needed mending, the dust sticking to the resin-stains on the cracked walls, and the _gumbo_ soil on the dirty floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading As Charnock glanced up a level ray touched his face and showed a certain sensual coarseness that one missed when the light was normal.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A RASH PROMISE A few days before he started for England, Festing went over to Charnock's homestead, which was shortly to be sold.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The evenings were getting light, and although Festing had finished his day's work before he left the bridge, the glow of sunset flooded Charnock's living-room.
