AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
DieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
FAIRadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
GODDESSnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading [Illustration] The cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
pirate'snounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
possessive form of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
SimultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAIR GODDESS For an instant the black pirate and I remained motionless, glaring into each other’s eyes.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a grim smile curled the handsome lips above me, as an ebony hand came slowly in sight from above the edge of the deck and the cold, hollow eye of a revolver sought the centre of my forehead.
thern
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
windpipenoun
membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
From this reading The pirate’s hissing, “Die, cursed thern,” was half choked in his windpipe by my clutching fingers.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger.
