adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “It is terrible to be here alone!”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading “But Clifford!” suggested the artist.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
awfulnessnounUS /ˈɔːfəlnəs/
a quality of extreme unpleasantness
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is terrible to be here alone!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
Clifford
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From this reading “But Clifford!” suggested the artist.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “It is terrible to be here alone!”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
Holgrave's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
Judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
Phœbe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
preordainedverbUS /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪnd/
past form of “preordain” — foreordain or determine beforehand
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “But Clifford!” suggested the artist.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “It is terrible to be here alone!”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even in her agitation, Phœbe could not help remarking the calmness of Holgrave’s demeanor.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He appeared, it is true, to feel the whole awfulness of the Judge’s death, yet had received the fact into his mind without any mixture of surprise, but as an event preordained, happening inevitably, and so fitting itself into past occurrences that it could almost have been prophesied.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why have you not thrown open the doors, and called in witnesses?” inquired she with a painful shudder.
