adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Read this, George," said she, resting against the door of his car, and opening the letter before him.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading "This came from Billy--Mrs. Pickering, you know--several days ago."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Read this, George," said she, resting against the door of his car, and opening the letter before him.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "This came from Billy--Mrs. Pickering, you know--several days ago."
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "This came from Billy--Mrs. Pickering, you know--several days ago."
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
Clark'snounUS /klɑːrks/
possessive form of “clark” — United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
creased
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "This came from Billy--Mrs. Pickering, you know--several days ago."
deep-brimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Read this, George," said she, resting against the door of his car, and opening the letter before him.
DunesnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
HillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "This came from Billy--Mrs. Pickering, you know--several days ago."
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "This came from Billy--Mrs. Pickering, you know--several days ago."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Read this, George," said she, resting against the door of his car, and opening the letter before him.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
Pickering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This came from Billy--Mrs. Pickering, you know--several days ago."
Rachael
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
ReadverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Read this, George," said she, resting against the door of his car, and opening the letter before him.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Read this, George," said she, resting against the door of his car, and opening the letter before him.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Read this, George," said she, resting against the door of his car, and opening the letter before him.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "This came from Billy--Mrs. Pickering, you know--several days ago."
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This letter, creased from constant reading, Rachael showed to George Valentine a week later.
week-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The doctor, who had spent the week-end with his family at Clark's Hills, was in his car and running past the gate of Home Dunes on his way back to town when Rachael stopped him.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She looked her composed and dignified self in her striped blue linen and deep-brimmed hat, but the man's trained look found the circles about her wonderful eyes, and he detected signs of utter weariness in her voice.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This came from Billy--Mrs. Pickering, you know--several days ago."
