adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
AmazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Amazement was, of course, predominant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Legrand appeared exhausted with excitement, and spoke very few words.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Legrand appeared exhausted with excitement, and spoke very few words.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Amazement was, of course, predominant.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Legrand appeared exhausted with excitement, and spoke very few words.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Legrand appeared exhausted with excitement, and spoke very few words.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Legrand appeared exhausted with excitement, and spoke very few words.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed stupefied—thunderstricken.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
Jupiter'snounUS /ˈdʒuːpətərz/
possessive form of “jupiter” — the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
Legrand
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From this reading Legrand appeared exhausted with excitement, and spoke very few words.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
negro's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amazement was, of course, predominant.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading Amazement was, of course, predominant.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed stupefied—thunderstricken.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Legrand appeared exhausted with excitement, and spoke very few words.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading He seemed stupefied—thunderstricken.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
thunderstricken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He seemed stupefied—thunderstricken.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Legrand appeared exhausted with excitement, and spoke very few words.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amazement was, of course, predominant.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I shall not pretend to describe the feelings with which I gazed.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Legrand appeared exhausted with excitement, and spoke very few words.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Jupiter’s countenance wore, for some minutes, as deadly a pallor as it is possible, in the nature of things, for any negro’s visage to assume.
