15th
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From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
Aramis
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From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if the poor prisoner was unaccustomed to walk on God’s earth.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
copsenoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It seemed as if the poor prisoner was unaccustomed to walk on God’s earth.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
extremitiesnounUS /ekˈstremətiz/
plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It seemed as if the poor prisoner was unaccustomed to walk on God’s earth.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
heavensnounUS /ˈhevənz/
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the poor prisoner was unaccustomed to walk on God’s earth.
imperceptiblyadverbUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbli/
in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the poor prisoner was unaccustomed to walk on God’s earth.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
opaqueadjectiveUS /oʊˈpeɪk/
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It seemed as if the poor prisoner was unaccustomed to walk on God’s earth.
portendingverbUS /pɔːrˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “portend” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It seemed as if the poor prisoner was unaccustomed to walk on God’s earth.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if the poor prisoner was unaccustomed to walk on God’s earth.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
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 It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading It seemed as if the poor prisoner was unaccustomed to walk on God’s earth.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading It was the 15th of August, about eleven o’clock at night; thick clouds, portending a tempest, overspread the heavens, and shrouded every light and prospect underneath their heavy folds.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The extremities of the avenues were imperceptibly detached from the copse, by a lighter shadow of opaque gray, which, upon closer examination, became visible in the midst of the obscurity.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw him place his foot on the mossy ground with a trembling of the whole body, and walk round the carriage with an unsteady and almost tottering step.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Aramis was the first to descend from the carriage; he held the door open for the young man.
