adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
Ormiston
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From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
passivelyadverbUS /ˈpæsɪvli/
in a passive manner
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
sankverbUS /sæŋk/
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
spake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Upon my honor, Sir Norman, this is the most astonishing thing ever I heard of.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ormiston, not being quite so far gone, was the first to open his lips.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The two friends looked at each other in impressive silence for a moment, and spake never a word.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Sir Norman, especially, had sank into a state of mind that words are faint and feeble to describe.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not that they were astonished--they were long past the power of that emotion: and if a cloud had dropped from the sky at their feet, they would probably have looked at it passively, and vaguely wonder if the rest would follow.
