adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
Abibl
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From this reading “Bot.—Abibl we all met?
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Bot.—Abibl we all met?
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
BotnounUS /bɔːt/
botfly larva; typically develops inside the body of a horse or sheep or human
From this reading “Bot.—Abibl we all met?
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
cataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
DreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
four-footedadjective
having four feet
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
GamutnounUS /ˈɡæmət/
a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
here's
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From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
HeywardnounUS /ˈheɪwərd/
United States writer (1885-1940)
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “Bot.—Abibl we all met?
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
psalmodynoun
the act of singing psalms or hymns
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
quadrupeds
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From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
Qui
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From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Qui.—Pat—pat; and here’s a marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.”
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading —Midsummer Night’s Dream The reader may better imagine, than we describe the surprise of Heyward.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Bot.—Abibl we all met?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His lurking Indians were suddenly converted into four-footed beasts; his lake into a beaver pond; his cataract into a dam, constructed by those industrious and ingenious quadrupeds; and a suspected enemy into his tried friend, David Gamut, the master of psalmody.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The presence of the latter created so many unexpected hopes relative to the sisters that, without a moment’s hesitation, the young man broke out of his ambush, and sprang forward to join the two principal actors in the scene.
