adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
FEASTnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
Margherita
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From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
Martel
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From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
Norvin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
TERRANOVA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IV THE FEAST AT TERRANOVA During the next few days Norvin Blake saw much of the Countess Margherita, for every afternoon he and Martel rode to Terranova.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He had half faced the truth on that night after his first meeting with the girl, and the succeeding days enforced the conviction he would have been glad to escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The preparations for the wedding neared completion and the consciousness of a coming celebration had penetrated the countryside.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among all who looked forward to the big event, perhaps the one who watched the hours fly with the greatest degree of suspense was the American.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Blake retired that night it was not to sleep at once, for he was troubled by a growing fear of himself that would not be lightly put aside.
