adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
bindingsnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋz/
plural of “binding” — the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
CRYverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
FREEDOMnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
JasminenounUS /ˈdʒæzmən/
any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
LayingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
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 At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
pensivenessnounUS /ˈpensɪvnes/
persistent morbid meditation on a problem
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
sjambok
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From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
SlowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Slowly Jasmine returned to her boudoir.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading At last a wan smile stole to her lips, but it did not reach her eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They remained absorbed and searching, and were made painfully sad by the wide, dark lines under them.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Laying the sjambok on the table among the books in delicate bindings and the bowls of flowers, she stood and looked at it with confused senses for a long time.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Her fair skin was fairer than ever, but it was delicately faded, giving her a look of pensiveness, while yet there was that in her carriage and at her mouth which suggested strength and will and new forces at work in her.
