adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when he reappeared he was carrying in his hand, not a sword, but an ax.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
Anglo-Indiannoun
a person of English citizenship born or living in India
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
axnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading But when he reappeared he was carrying in his hand, not a sword, but an ax.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
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 "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
BrainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Brain had had half a notion that the prince might have gone to look for the lost rapier.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he reappeared he was carrying in his hand, not a sword, but an ax.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
cardinal'snounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But when he reappeared he was carrying in his hand, not a sword, but an ax.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
doesn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
Fisher'snounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
possessive form of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Brain had had half a notion that the prince might have gone to look for the lost rapier.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brain had had half a notion that the prince might have gone to look for the lost rapier.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Brain had had half a notion that the prince might have gone to look for the lost rapier.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But when he reappeared he was carrying in his hand, not a sword, but an ax.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Brain had had half a notion that the prince might have gone to look for the lost rapier.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Brain had had half a notion that the prince might have gone to look for the lost rapier.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Brain had had half a notion that the prince might have gone to look for the lost rapier.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when he reappeared he was carrying in his hand, not a sword, but an ax.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Brain had had half a notion that the prince might have gone to look for the lost rapier.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
rapiernounUS /ˈreɪpiər/
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
From this reading Brain had had half a notion that the prince might have gone to look for the lost rapier.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading But when he reappeared he was carrying in his hand, not a sword, but an ax.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
reemerged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading But when he reappeared he was carrying in his hand, not a sword, but an ax.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
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 Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But when he reappeared he was carrying in his hand, not a sword, but an ax.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is no occasion for sneering," said the Anglo-Indian judge, with abrupt authority.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Fisher's dreamy, and even dreary, eye was still on the edge of the wood behind, and he became conscious of masses of dark red, like a stormy sunset cloud, glowing through the gray network of the thin trees, and the prince in his cardinal's robes reemerged on to the pathway.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It doesn't make it look better for you that you can joke about the loss."
