AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an evangelistic meeting.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
blackboardnounUS /ˈblækbɔːrd/
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
EternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
evangelisticadjectiveUS /iˈvændʒəlɪstɪk/
relating to or promoting the preaching and dissemination of the Christian gospel
From this reading It was an evangelistic meeting.
exemplarnounUS /ɪɡˈzemplɑːr/
something to be imitated
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
FIGHTverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
FREEDOMnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
hilariousadjectiveUS /hɪˈleriəs/
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an evangelistic meeting.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was an evangelistic meeting.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
penmanshipnoun
beautiful handwriting
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
revellersnounUS /ˈrevələrz/
plural of “reveller” — a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
self-complacentadjective
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
slackernounUS /ˈslækər/
a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
teacher'snounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading Over the crowded forms there fell a murky light from the smoky swinging lamp that left dark unexplored depths in the corners of the room.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On the walls hung dilapidated maps at angles suggesting the interior of a ship's cabin during a storm, or a party of revellers, returning homeward, after the night before, gravely hilarious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The village schoolhouse was packed to the door.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Behind the platform a blackboard, cracked into irregular spaces, preserved the mental processes of the pupils during their working hours, and in sharp contrast to these the terribly depressing perfection of the teacher's exemplar in penmanship, which reminded the self-complacent slacker that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.”
