adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared perfectly calm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
beardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading He appeared perfectly calm.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading “Nevertheless, I know you!” replied Cyrus Harding.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading “Nevertheless, I know you!” replied Cyrus Harding.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Nevertheless, I know you!” replied Cyrus Harding.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “Nevertheless, I know you!” replied Cyrus Harding.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He appeared perfectly calm.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Nevertheless, I know you!” replied Cyrus Harding.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
underminedverbUS /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/
past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from which he had just risen.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was evident that his strength had been gradually undermined by illness, but his voice seemed yet powerful, as he said in English, and in a tone which evinced extreme surprise,-- “Sir, I have no name.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Nevertheless, I know you!” replied Cyrus Harding.
