adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
bidverbUS /bɪd/
propose a payment
From this reading "Fear not, dear Wilton," it said: "I have only time to bid you not to fear.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading "Fear not, dear Wilton," it said: "I have only time to bid you not to fear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
FearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Fear not, dear Wilton," it said: "I have only time to bid you not to fear.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
GAVESTON
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From this reading "LAURA GAVESTON."
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Fear not, dear Wilton," it said: "I have only time to bid you not to fear.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
LAURA
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From this reading "LAURA GAVESTON."
Laura's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Fear not, dear Wilton," it said: "I have only time to bid you not to fear.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
ohnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "Fear not, dear Wilton," it said: "I have only time to bid you not to fear.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Fear not, dear Wilton," it said: "I have only time to bid you not to fear.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Fear not, dear Wilton," it said: "I have only time to bid you not to fear.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
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From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The light was fading away as Wilton took his path through the thick trees of the park up towards the lodge at the gates; but at the first opening where the last rays of the evening streamed through, he opened Laura's note, and found light enough to read it, though perhaps no other eyes than those of love could have accomplished half so much; and oh, what a joy and what a satisfaction it was to him when he did read it! though he found afterwards, that note had been written while the eyes were dropping fast with tears.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading She signed her name at full, as if she felt that it was a solemn act--not exactly a pledge, that would bind her in the least, more than her own resolutions had already bound her--but a pledge to Wilton's heart--a pledge to which in after years she could always refer, if at any time the hand of another man should be proposed to her.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Fear not, dear Wilton," it said: "I have only time to bid you not to fear.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I am yours, ever yours; and whatever you may be told, never believe that I give even one thought to any other man.
